Privacy Policy
Welcome to Bigger Ideas Conference™(BIC) Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: [February 13th, 2026]
The Bigger Ideas Conference (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the **Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia** and applicable Canadian privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
* Register for events or workshops
* Purchase tickets
* Apply to speak, sponsor, or volunteer
* Subscribe to our newsletter
* Contact us through our website or social media
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, payment information (processed securely by third-party providers), and any other details you choose to share.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
* To process registrations and payments
* To communicate event updates and important information
* To manage speakers, sponsors, and volunteers
* To provide newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
* To improve our programs, events, and community experience
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
3. Consent
By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as ticketing platforms, payment processors, email systems, and website hosting providers) strictly for operational purposes. These providers are required to safeguard your information.
We may disclose personal information if required by law.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
6. Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Under British Columbia’s PIPA, you have the right to:
* Request access to your personal information
* Request corrections to inaccurate information
* Withdraw consent to certain uses
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Email us at bic@odihi.com to request the withdrawal or correction of collected data.