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Welcome to the Western Manitoba Woman’s Centre (WMWC)! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and any related services (the “Services”). By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

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The Western Manitoba Women’s Centre (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian laws.

PRIVACY POLICY

The Western Manitoba Women’s Centre (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience and help us better understand how our site is used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.

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Last Updated: August 29, 2025

1.Who We Are

The WMWC is a non-profit organization based in Manitoba, Canada, with the following mission:

We’re a feminist organization dedicated to uplifting women, gender diverse individuals — and their children — across Western Manitoba through trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and community-led programs. We create opportunities for connection and empowerment while working to challenge systemic injustice and drive meaningful change.

2.Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website and Services lawfully, respectfully, and only for purposes consistent with our mission. You may not:
  • Use the site for any illegal, immoral, or abusive activity that may cause direct or indirect harm to anyone including but not limited to our organization, our employees, directors, members, patrons, donors, affiliates, or our community.

  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to our systems, programs, or information databases.

  • Upload or transmit any harmful code or content.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by the WMWC unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any of the content without written permission, except for the purpose in which it was intended.

4. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our site may include links to external websites. These have been included only for the convenience of those who use the site. The WMWC and its Board of Directors are not liable for any of the content, privacy practices, or availability of those third-party sites and we make no guarantees or representations with respect to such sites. Should any person have an issue with one of those sites, please refer those to the third-party provider.

5. Donations and Payments

If our site accepts donations or event registrations, please note the following:
It is imperative that all information provided by you is complete and accurate.
  • All Payments accepted by us through our website are processed through secure third-party providers. No information regarding your credit card or contact details are provided to us by these providers.

  • Donations are non-refundable except as required by law.

6. Limitation of Liability

We provide this site for the purposes indicated above and do not provide any warranties with respect to it. The Western Manitoba Women’s Centre, including its directors, employees, members, or volunteers will not be liable for any damages, actual or perceived arising from any person’s use of the site, or the content on it, except where dictated by law.

7. Privacy and Data Use

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Manitoba and applicable federal laws of Canada.

10. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
Western Manitoba Women’s Centre
1233 Rosser Avenue
Brandon, MB
R7A 0M1
reception@wmwc.ca

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:
  • Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us, sign up for programs, or provide a donation.

  • Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers), including amount, date, etc. We do not receive or retain your specific payment information such as credit card or security numbers.

  • Non-identifiable data such as IP addresses, browser type, and cookies for site functionality and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
  • Provide programs, services, and information you request.

  • Process donations or event registrations.

  • Communicate updates, newsletters (with your consent).

  • Improve our website and services.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to any third parties and will not use it for any purpose other than that for which it was intended.

3. Consent

By providing personal information, you consent to its collection and use for the purposes stated. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us (see Contact section below).

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather anonymous analytics data. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share personal information with trusted service providers) who assist in operating our website or services, under strict confidentiality agreements. We do not share your information outside Canada without appropriate safeguards.

6. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including organizational, technical, and physical safeguards.

7. Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or as required by law.

8. Complaints

If you have a privacy concern, please contact us first. If not resolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (www.priv.gc.ca).

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve site performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., secure login, donation processing).

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics). These cookies collect data in an aggregated, anonymous form.

  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or region settings.

  • Performance Cookies: Improve the speed and performance of our website.

We do not use cookies to track your activity across other websites, and we do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may come from trusted third-party services, such as analytics providers or embedded content (e.g., social media). These providers have their own privacy policies.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:
  • Ensure the website works properly.

  • Understand site traffic and usage patterns.

  • Improve website functionality and user experience.

5. Your Choices

You can manage or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact site functionality.
To learn more about managing cookies, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.

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