Last updated: September 2026

The Bench Collective (“The Bench,” “we,” “us”) is committed to respecting the privacy of the people who engage with our community, programs and digital platforms.

Information We Collect

When you interact with The Bench, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, social media information, athletic, educational or professional background, interests, and responses submitted through our forms.

We may also collect basic website usage information through analytics and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• operate and develop The Bench Collective;

• understand the experiences, interests and needs of our community;

• develop relevant resources, programs, events and opportunities;

• communicate with you about your participation or inquiries;

• connect people with relevant opportunities, expertise or initiatives where appropriate; and

• analyze aggregated or de-identified information to identify trends and insights that can help inform the development of The Bench and its initiatives.

Communications

Where you choose to subscribe to news and updates, we may send you information about The Bench, including upcoming content, events, resources, programs and opportunities.

You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may use trusted service providers to operate our website, communications, data storage and other aspects of The Bench. These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their respective privacy and security practices.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

Data Storage and Safeguards

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information entrusted to us. Information may be stored or processed using third-party technology providers and may therefore be processed outside your province or Canada.

Your Choices

You may contact us to ask about the personal information we hold about you, request a correction, withdraw consent where applicable, or request deletion of information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as The Bench and its activities evolve. The latest version will be available on this website.

Contact

Questions or requests regarding privacy can be directed to:

The Bench Collective
join@thebenchcollective.ca