Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how Club Pharos ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information. As a data controller, we are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in Ontario.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it.
Collection of Personal Information
In accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant privacy laws of Ontario, Club Pharos ("the Data Controller") commits to the lawful and transparent collection of personal information from its Customers ("You").
The types of personal information collected may include, but are not limited to:
Your name and contact details (e.g., email address, telephone number);
Demographic information such as age, gender, and preferences;
Payment information (for transactional purposes);
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us through our services or communications. Personal information will be collected directly from
you unless otherwise permitted or required by law. This may occur through various means, including, but not limited to, account registration processes, transactions, and interactions with our digital platforms.
By using Club Pharos's services, you consent to the collection of your personal information as described in this policy. Should you choose to withhold certain personal information, it may affect your ability to use some of our services.
Use of Personal Information
This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which Club Pharos ("Data Controller") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from customers ("Data Subjects") in Ontario. The use of personal information is governed by applicable Ontario privacy laws and regulations. Personal information, as defined under Ontario privacy laws, refers to any information about an identifiable individual. This includes, but is not limited to, name, address, email address, phone number, age, gender, and any other data collected that is associated with an identifiable person.
Club Pharos may collect personal information from Data Subjects through various means, including, but not limited to, website visits, direct interactions, and through the use of our services. The collection of personal information will always be conducted in a lawful and transparent manner, with the informed consent of the Data Subject, unless otherwise required or permitted by law. The personal information collected by Club Pharos is used for the following purposes:
Providing and improving our services;
Communicating with Data Subjects regarding services, offers, and promotions;
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements;
Enhancing customer service and support;
Conducting market research and analysis.
Club Pharos is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of Data Subjects' personal information. Appropriate technical and organizational measures have been implemented to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data Subjects have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information held by Club Pharos, subject to certain exceptions provided by law. Requests for access, correction, or deletion should be directed to Club Pharos's designated privacy officer.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Data Subjects will be notified of any significant changes to the policy. Sharing of Personal Information Club Pharos ("we", "us", or "our") respects the privacy of its customers ("you" or "your") and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect about you. This section outlines our practices regarding the sharing of your personal information.
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
To service providers and partners who assist us in operating our services, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
When we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, as permitted by law and in accordance with our privacy policy. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice, except as described above. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Data Security
This Privacy Policy outlines the measures taken by Club Pharos ("the Data Controller") to ensure the security of personal data collected from Customers ("Data Subjects"). Club Pharos is committed to protecting the privacy and security of Data Subjects' personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws in Ontario.
To safeguard personal data, Club Pharos implements a variety of security measures, including but not limited to:
Encryption of data during transmission and storage;
Regular security assessments and updates to security practices;
Access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to personal data;
Training for employees on data protection and privacy policies;
Incident response plans to address any potential data breaches.
Club Pharos will regularly review and update its security measures to adapt to new threats and ensure compliance with the most current data protection laws. By engaging with Club Pharos, Customers acknowledge and agree to the processing of their personal data in accordance with the security measures outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights Under the privacy laws of Ontario, you, as a Customer of Club Pharos, have the right to:
Be informed about the collection and use of your personal data.
Access your personal data that Club Pharos holds.
Request the correction of inaccurate personal data that Club Pharos holds about you.
Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for Club Pharos to retain it.
Restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or when the processing is based on legitimate interests of Club Pharos.
Request the portability of your personal data to another data controller.
Not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority responsible for data protection matters.
Club Pharos is committed to upholding these rights and will process your personal data in accordance with the applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Club Pharos ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") on our website and online services to enhance your experience, analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the website, and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
We use Cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse Cookies, or to alert you when Cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly. By using our site, you consent to our use of Cookies. For more information on our use of Cookies, including how to manage or disable them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that Club Pharos does not own or control, including but not limited to any third-party websites, services, and applications ("Third-Party Services") that you elect to access through the service or to individuals that Club Pharos does not manage or employ. While we attempt to facilitate access only to those Third-Party Services that share our respect for your privacy, we cannot take responsibility for the content or privacy policies of those Third-Party Services. We encourage you to carefully review the privacy policies of any Third-Party Services you access.
International Data Transfers
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Club Pharos collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from customers (each, a "User") of the Club Pharos website ("Site"). This clause outlines the provisions for international data transfers. In the course of providing services, Club Pharos may transfer personal information collected from Users within Ontario to territories outside of Ontario or Canada. Such transfers will occur in compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing data protection and privacy in Ontario and will be subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure the security and confidentiality of the personal information.
Club Pharos may engage Third-Party Services to process personal information on its behalf. When transferring personal information to Third-Party Services located outside of Ontario or Canada, Club Pharos will ensure that such Third-Party Services provide adequate protection for the personal information, as required by applicable Ontario and Canadian data protection laws. This may include entering into data transfer agreements or ensuring that the Third-Party Services are certified under international data protection frameworks. Users have the right to be informed of the international transfers of their personal information and to obtain information on the safeguards in place for such transfers. Requests for such information can be directed to Club Pharos's data protection officer.
Children's Privacy
This Privacy Policy reflects the commitment of Club Pharos ("we", "us", or "our") to protect the privacy of individuals under the age of 13 ("Children") in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") and any other applicable laws and regulations in Ontario. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from Children without obtaining prior verifiable consent from their parents or legal guardians. In the event that we discover that we have collected personal information from a Child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our systems as soon as practicable. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their Children's Internet usage and to help enforce our Privacy Policy by instructing their Children never to provide personal information to us without their permission. If a parent or guardian believes that we have inappropriately collected personal information from a Child, they should contact our Data Protection Officer to request the deletion of such information. For more information about how to contact our Data Protection Officer, please refer to the section of this Privacy Policy dedicated to contact information. We do not provide personal information about Children to Third-Party Services without obtaining prior verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian, except as required by law or as necessary to protect the safety of the Child, the public, or our services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Club Pharos reserves the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact Club Pharos's Data Protection Officer at the following address
:* Email: contact@clubpharos.com. This contact information is provided to facilitate communication between Club Pharos and its Customers concerning matters related to personal information protection and privacy concerns. Customers are encouraged to reach out to the Data Protection Officer for any clarifications or issues regarding their personal data under the jurisdiction of Ontario.