Vie privée

Précision, garanties et transparence

Ocean Wise a toujours veillé à la confidentialité de vos informations personnelles. Depuis le 1er janvier 2004, toutes les organisations du secteur privé en Colombie-Britannique sont soumises à la législation provinciale sur la protection de la vie privée sous la forme de la PIPA ou du projet de loi 38. Par conséquent, nous avons mis au point des mesures plus complètes pour assurer l'exactitude, la protection et la transparence de vos renseignements personnels.

Exactitude : Nous veillerons à ce que les informations personnelles soient exactes et complètes.
Mesures de sécurité : Nous protégerons les informations personnelles en prenant des mesures de sécurité raisonnables.
Transparence : Nous avons élaboré une politique de confidentialité assortie de procédures internes et d'une procédure de traitement des plaintes.

Ocean Wise prend toutes les précautions nécessaires pour s'assurer que vos informations personnelles sont exactes et à jour, et nous avons mis en place des mesures de sécurité pour nous protéger contre la perte, l'utilisation abusive ou la divulgation non autorisée de ces informations.

Vous avez besoin de plus d'informations ?

Veuillez consulter notre politique de confidentialité complète.

By downloading or using the Whale Report App (the “App”), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using the App.

1) Accuracy, Completeness, and Timeliness of Information

The Whale Report Alert System is designed to provide alerts based on opportunistic whale sightings submitted by users. While we strive for accuracy, Ocean Wise Conservation Association and its affiliates make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the alerts. The absence of an alert does not indicate the absence of whales. Users must remain vigilant and are solely responsible for their actions on the water. Use of the App is at your own risk.

2. Personal Information

Your submission of personal information through the App is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant international privacy regulations.

3. Location Data

To provide real-time alerts, the App may collect and use your device’s location data when you are logged in and tracking is enabled. These data are anonymized and may be used for internal research to evaluate the effectiveness of the App. Users are advised to start and stop tracking at the beginning and end of each marine operation to limit data collection. You may log out at any time via the main menu.

4. Intended Use

The Whale Report Alert System provides alerts primarily for use by large commercial vessels. Access for other users may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Authorized users may include:

- Environmental consultants acting as Marine Mammal Observers.

- Personnel involved in marine environmental incident response.

- Military personnel conducting marine operations or exercises.

- Marine mammal researchers and conservation researchers/personnel

- Representatives of Indigenous communities or governments

The App is intended solely for the purpose of avoiding cetaceans to minimize physical or acoustic disturbance. It is not to be used for recreational whale watching or any activity that may disturb marine wildlife.

5. Restrictions and Misuse

Unauthorized use or distribution of the App or its data is strictly prohibited. This includes:

- Sharing login credentials.

- Using the App to locate whales for viewing or tourism.

- Publicizing or distributing whale location data to unauthorized individuals or organizations.

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.

6. Global Compliance

Users are responsible for ensuring their use of the App complies with local laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. Ocean Wise Conservation Association disclaims all liability for use of the App in violation of such laws

Each month Ocean Wise will draw one (1) name from new contacts collected online or at events.