Privacy Policy: Dine Wilder Events

Effective Date: 2025
Website: https://dinewilderevents.com/

1. Introduction

Dine Wilder Events (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and complying with all applicable privacy legislation, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, register for events, or communicate with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

2. Contact Information / Privacy Officer

If you have questions about this policy or want to request access, corrections, or deletion of your personal information, please contact us:

Dine Wilder Events
events@dinewilderevents.com

3. What Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to provide our services. This may include:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Birthdate

  • Event registration information (e.g., dietary restrictions, guest details, requested services)

  • Payment-related information (processed securely through third-party processors; we do not store credit card details)

b. Automatically Collected Information

Through cookies and analytics tools:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device details

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site

  • Referral sources

c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Operate essential parts of the website

  • Analyze site traffic and improve performance

  • Support marketing and ads (if enabled)

You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To register you for events and process transactions

  • To communicate with you (event updates, confirmations, support)

  • To send newsletters or marketing communications only if you have consented

  • To improve our website and services

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

  • To prevent fraud or misuse of our site and services

We do not use your information for purposes not listed here without first obtaining your consent.

5. Legal Basis for Collecting and Using Personal Information

Under Canadian privacy law, we collect and use your information based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter signup, event communication)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., processing event registration)

  • Legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services, ensuring security)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., financial record retention)

You may withdraw your consent at any time, except where information is required to complete transactions or follow legal requirements.

6. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

These are third parties that help us operate, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Event management systems

  • Website hosting and analytics services

They only receive the minimum necessary information and must protect it under contract.

Legal or Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose information if required to comply with legal obligations.

Business Transfers

If Dine Wilder Events is sold, merged, or reorganized, your information may be transferred under confidentiality protections.

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Storage and Protection of Your Information

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from:

  • Loss

  • Theft

  • Unauthorized access

  • Disclosure or misuse

Examples include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and secure third-party processors.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

  • The purposes outlined in this policy

  • Legal or accounting obligations

  • Resolving disputes to maintain business records

After this period, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights (Canada & BC Privacy Laws)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent for marketing or non-essential communication

  • Request deletion, where legally permitted

To make a request, contact events@dinewilderevents.com.

We will respond within the timelines required by law.

10. Children’s Personal Information

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under 13.
We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information.
If you believe we have collected such information, contact us immediately and we will delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

12. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed or stored outside Canada (e.g., U.S.-based service providers), we ensure that appropriate protections are in place in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Significant changes may be communicated by email or notification on the website.

14. How to Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests:

Email: events@dinewilderevents.com
Business Name: Dine Wilder Events