Privacy Policy
Cochrane & Area Men’s Shed Association
November 2025
We care about your privacy. Here’s a simple explanation of what we do with the information you give us.
1. What We Collect
We collect only what we need to run our Men’s Shed and keep in touch with you:
Your name, email, phone number, and address
Membership info like skills, interests, and emergency contacts
Website info like IP address and pages you visit (to improve your experience)
2. How We Use It
We use your information to:
Manage memberships and events
Send updates and newsletters (if you’ve opted in)
Improve our website and services
Follow the law
3. Sharing Your Info
We don’t sell your info. We only share it:
With trusted service providers who help us run the Shed or website
If the law requires it
With your permission
4. Photos & Media
If you appear in photos or videos at the Shed, we may use them on our website, social media, or printed materials unless you ask us not to.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to make it work better. You can turn cookies off in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
6. Keeping Your Info Safe
We work hard to protect your information, but no system is 100% safe online.
7. Your Rights
You can:
See and update your info
Ask us to delete your info
Stop receiving emails from us
Contact us at info@cochranemensshed.ca to do any of these.
8. How Long We Keep Your Info
We only keep your info as long as we need it or the law requires.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Check here for the latest version.
10. Contact Us
Cochrane & Area Men’s Shed Association
P.O. Box 1954, Cochrane PO Main,
Alberta T4C 1B7
info@cochranemensshed.ca