Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA), now fully in force as of 1 January 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding the privacy rights of all individuals whose personal information we collect.
Information we collect from you
Information that you provide to us directly may include personal information such as your name, email address, child’s school and child’s grade. Under PIPA, personal information is defined broadly as any information about an identifiable individual.
How we obtain consent
We collect, use, and store personal information with your knowledge and consent, unless an exception under PIPA applies.
Your consent is obtained when you submit information through our web forms or opt in to receive communications.
Consent must be informed and freely given under PIPA’s fairness requirements.
Why do we collect this personal information?
We collect personal information only for clear, lawful, and limited purposes, including:
Researching and evaluating how well we are communicating our message.
Analysing the numbers of people who are impacted by our message.
Communicating with you regarding our campaign (if you opt into emails).
Managing participation in our campaign or initiatives.
PIPA requires organisations to only use personal information for the purposes for which it was collected or for related purposes.
We will do this internally within our campaign. We will never disclose your information publicly. We will never share your email or name.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us here. We will then delete your information.
How we store and protect your information
We take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, modification, or disclosure.
Our safeguards include:
Secure, encrypted website forms and two factor authentication.
Restricted access to stored personal information.
Use of reputable, secure third party service providers for website hosting (Squarespace).
PIPA requires organisations to maintain appropriate security safeguards to protect personal information.
Accuracy and updates to personal information
We take reasonable steps to ensure the personal information we use is accurate, uptodate, and relevant.
PIPA requires organisations to ensure the integrity of personal information.
If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact us to request correction here.
Sharing personal information
We do not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties except:
When you have provided consent.
When required to fulfill the purpose of collection.
When required by law.
When transferring data to trusted service providers who assist our operations.
Any transfer to an overseas third party must follow PIPA’s additional requirements.
Children’s information
If we knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 14 years old, we follow PIPA’s special protections for children and obtain parental or guardian consent.
If you believe your child has provided information without consent, please contact us here immediately.
Your rights under PIPA
Under PIPA, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request blocking, deletion, or destruction of personal information.
Withdraw consent at any time.
These rights are outlined in PIPA’s individual rights provisions.
To exercise your rights, please contact us here.
Retention of personal information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Contact information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Smartphone Free Childhood Bermuda
Email: info@sfcbermuda.com
You also have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda (PrivCom) for guidance or to file a complaint.