• Effective Date: January 17, 2025

    Storytelling Alberta ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website,https://storytellingalberta.com/ (the "Website"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information.

    Information We Collect

    We may collect the following types of information:

    1. Personal InformationInformation you voluntarily provide when you fill out forms, subscribe to our newsletter, or make purchases, such as:

      • Name

      • Email address

      • Phone number

      • Billing and shipping address

      • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

    2. Non-Personal InformationAutomatically collected data when you use the Website, including:

      • IP address

      • Browser type

      • Operating system

      • Pages viewed

      • Time spent on the Website

      • Referring URLs

    How We Use Your Information

    We use your information for purposes such as:

    • Providing and managing your access to the Website

    • Processing transactions and delivering services

    • Responding to inquiries and customer support requests

    • Sending promotional emails (if consented)

    • Analyzing user behavior to improve our Website

    Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

    • Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., Squarespace, payment processors such as Stripe) who perform services on our behalf.

    • Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Enhance user experience

    • Analyze website traffic

    • Provide personalized content

    You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

    Your Rights and Choices

    Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

    • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

    • Opt out of promotional communications

    • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@storytellingalberta.com

    Data Security

    We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    Third-Party Links
    Our Website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

    Children's Privacy
    Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us info@storytellingalberta.com goes here

  • Overview

    Storytelling Alberta (SA) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting the ancient tradition of oral storytelling. In alignment with our mission to foster connections through story, we are committed to principles of respect, access, equity, diversity, and anti-racism.

    Scope

    This policy applies to:

    •    SA Executive Officers

    •    SA Members

    •    SA Contractors

    •    SA Workshop Leaders

    •    Guest Performers

    •    Collaborators

    This policy applies in the following circumstances:

    •    Meeting rooms

    •    Performance venues

    •    All modes of communication e.g. face-to-face, email, social media

    Respect

    SA is committed to treating everyone involved in its activities with respect, honesty, fairness and dignity. SA commits to fostering:

    •      The use of respectful language.

    •      Change through open and effective communication.

    •      Thoughtful decision-making.

    Storytelling Alberta will not tolerate the following behaviours:

    •      Discrimination based on age, ancestry, colour, family status, marital status, mental or physical disability, place of origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, income, gender or any other ground covered by the Alberta Human Rights Act.

    •      Harassing behaviours, including but not limited to unwelcome comments, actions, jokes, taunts, suggestions or speculations.

    •      Sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome advances, requests, comments, and physical contact.

    •      Threats, including but not limited to any act, gesture or statement that gives any person reasonable cause to believe that there is risk of injury to themselves, another person or SA’s or an affiliate’s property.

    Access

    We recognize that barriers—whether physical, financial, cultural, or systemic—can prevent individuals from engaging with storytelling programs. To ensure accessibility for all, we commit to:

    ·       Providing, whenever feasible, storytelling events, workshops, and resources in multiple formats, including online, in-person, and accessible digital content.

    ·       Ensuring venues for in-person events are accessible to individuals with mobility challenges.

    ·       Offering programs at a reasonable cost whenever possible to remove financial barriers to participation.

    Equity

    Equity means recognizing that different individuals and communities face different barriers to participation. We commit to:

    ·       Offering storytelling opportunities for storytellers from underrepresented communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and disabled storytellers.

    ·       Striving to create culturally relevant and inclusive storytelling initiatives that engage diverse communities.

    ·       Working with equity-seeking groups to understand and, whenever feasible, incorporate their ideas into storytelling initiatives.

    Diversity

    Diversity is central to our work, as storytelling thrives on a multiplicity of voices and experiences. We commit to:

    ·       Showcasing stories that reflect the cultural, linguistic, and social diversity of Alberta.

    ·       Encouraging Indigenous, immigrant, and marginalized voices to share their narratives.

    ·       Encouraging intergenerational and cross-cultural storytelling to build bridges between different communities.

    ·       Encouraging multilingual storytelling initiatives to promote linguistic diversity.

    Anti-Racism

    Storytelling Alberta acknowledges the historical and systemic impact of racism and is committed to actively challenging it. We commit to:

    ·       Including anti-racist narratives in our programming to challenge stereotypes and promote social justice.

    ·       Adhering to our policies and mechanisms for addressing racism and discrimination within our organization and events.

    ·       Collaborate, whenever feasible, with organizations advocating for racial justice to amplify anti-racist storytelling.

    Implementation and Accountability

    To ensure that our commitments translate into action, we commit to:

    ·       Regularly reviewing and updating this policy to reflect evolving best practices in access, equity, diversity, and anti-racism.

    ·       Inviting community members to share concerns and suggestions regarding our inclusivity efforts through the “Contact Form” on the “Contact” page on our website.

    ·       Engaging in active outreach to diverse communities to ensure broad and meaningful participation.

    ·       The Storytelling Alberta Extended Executive Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chapter Presidents, and Website Tech) are responsible for overseeing the implementation of the policies and initiatives named herein.

    ·       Having our SA Executive Officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Past President), in consultation with other parties as needed, take appropriate action to ensure a respectful environment. While Executive members will focus on education, sensitization and mediation to address discriminatory behaviour, further action could include barring a person from contracted or volunteer duties or from being a Storytelling Alberta member.

    Conclusion

    At Storytelling Alberta, we recognize that the stories we tell shape our communities and our collective understanding. By including respect, access, equity, diversity, and anti-racism policies in our operations, we aim to ensure an inclusive, just, and vibrant storytelling culture—one where diverse voices are heard and respected.