Your personal information is managed by Society of Punjabi Engineers & Technologists of British Columbia (SPEATBC). We are a volunteer-led, British Columbia–based non-profit organization serving engineers, technologists, students, and professionals in the community.

We collect personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Register you for events
• Manage memberships and volunteer participation
• Administer mentorship and scholarship programs
• Process donations and sponsorships
• Send relevant updates and communications

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

As a British Columbia non-profit, SPEATBC operates under BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable Canadian privacy laws.

If you have concerns about privacy compliance, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC BC).

SPEATBC uses third-party donation and ticketing platforms such as Zeffy to process payments securely.

When you donate or purchase a ticket:

• Payment details are processed by the platform.
• SPEATBC receives only the necessary information to confirm your donation and issue receipts.
• We do not store your full credit card information.

No. Payment information is processed securely by our authorized third-party payment provider. SPEATBC does not directly store complete credit card details.

Yes. Our website may use cookies to:

• Enable basic website functionality
• Improve user experience
• Understand general traffic patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

We may use basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These tools collect technical information such as browser type, device type, and pages visited. This data is used for website improvement only.

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if required)
• Organization/affiliation
• Dietary or accessibility preferences (if applicable)

This information is used strictly for event management and communication.

Depending on the program, we may collect:

• Educational background
• Resume or CV
• Academic transcripts (if required)
• Reference information
• Personal statements

This information is reviewed only for program eligibility and evaluation purposes.

You may receive communications related to:

• Upcoming events
• Program updates
• Community announcements
• Sponsorship opportunities

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

You can:

• Click the unsubscribe link in any promotional email
• OR Contact us at speatbc@gmail.com and request removal from our mailing list.

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including:

• Secure hosting
• Limited access to authorized volunteers or administrators
• Secure third-party platforms for payments

However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Information may only be shared:

• With service providers necessary for operations
• If legally required
• With your explicit consent

Sponsors do not receive member or attendee contact lists unless clearly stated and consented to.

Yes. You may request access to your personal information. We may require identity verification before releasing information.

If your information is incorrect or outdated, email us at speatbc@gmail.com with the corrected details.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Program administration
• Financial recordkeeping
• Legal compliance

After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your information may be processed in Canada or by service providers located outside Canada. By using our website, you consent to such processing.

Please contact SPEATBC first at speatbc@gmail.com.

If your concern is unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia.