Information we collect

When you use this website, we may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you submit through forms on the site, such as when you sign up for updates, volunteer, submit candidate information, donate, or contact SafeVictoria.

How we use information

We may use the information you provide to:

• communicate with you about SafeVictoria and Local 730’s public-safety priorities;
• respond to your questions or requests;
• organize volunteers, outreach, and SafeVictoria activities;
• follow up with candidates about the six SafeVictoria priorities and submitted candidate information;
• process donations where applicable;
• maintain SafeVictoria records and supporter information; and
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

SafeVictoria only collects personal information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Who may handle information

Your personal information may be used by authorized Local 730 staff and volunteers, and by service providers who help operate this website, manage communications, process donations, or support SafeVictoria activities. Information will not be sold to third parties.

Website analytics

This website may use basic website analytics or similar tools to help us understand site traffic and improve the website. These tools may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

Email and text communications

If you sign up to receive SafeVictoria emails or text messages, you may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us directly.

Protecting information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or modification.

Retention of information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including maintaining supporter and volunteer records, communicating about SafeVictoria initiatives, and complying with statutory record-keeping and retention obligations under British Columbia election laws (such as the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act) and provincial privacy legislation. When personal information is no longer required for these purposes or statutory requirements, it is securely destroyed or anonymized.

Access and correction

You may request access to your personal information held by SafeVictoria or Victoria Firefighters IAFF Local 730, or ask that it be corrected, by contacting our Privacy Officer using the contact information below.

Privacy Officer & contact

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our compliance with applicable privacy laws, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Privacy Officer
SafeVictoria • Victoria Firefighters IAFF Local 730
Email: [email protected]

Policy updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any updated version will be posted on this website.