Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who We Are
The Association of Pakistani Engineers in Canada (APEC) is a non-profit, voluntary professional organization based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We operate the website at www.apecanada.ca. APEC is not affiliated with any political party or government body.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you register for membership, sign up for events, or contact us:
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- Professional information (engineering discipline, designation)
- Mailing address (optional)
- Educational background
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe and our third-party ticketing provider — we do not store payment card details)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To process membership registrations and renewals
- To communicate about events, programs, and updates
- To issue membership numbers and maintain our membership list
- To comply with our bylaws and legal obligations
- To improve our website and services
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only:
- With APEC Executive Committee members for operational purposes
- With service providers (e.g., Stripe for payments and our third-party ticketing provider for events) under confidentiality agreements
- Where required by law
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your membership is active, plus a reasonable period thereafter for legal and administrative purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. Contact us at info@apecanada.ca to exercise these rights.
7. Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies for functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies without your consent.
8. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Please exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at info@apecanada.ca.