Effective Date: 10th March 2026

Golden Nordic Ski Club ("we," "us," or "the Club") operates Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre and the website goldennordicclub.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you:

  • Purchase a day pass or equipment rental

  • Register for a membership

  • Sign up for programs or lessons

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Contact us with questions or feedback

  • Volunteer with the Club

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone, address)

  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers)

  • Emergency contact details

  • Program registration details (e.g., age, skill level for lessons)

  • Waiver and consent forms

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process purchases, memberships, and program registrations

  • Communicate about trail conditions, events, and Club news

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Administer programs and ensure participant safety

  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

  • Improve our services and facilities

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate effectively:

  • Square: Processes payments for day passes and rentals. Square's privacy policy governs payment data they collect.

  • Zone4: Manages membership registrations and event sign-ups. Zone4's privacy policy applies to data processed through their platform.

  • Mailchimp (Intuit): Sends our newsletter and email communications. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email.

  • Squarespace: Hosts our website and may collect analytics data.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. This may include:

  • Essential cookies required for website functionality

  • Analytics cookies to understand site traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant services (Square, Zone4) and is not stored on our servers.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Membership and program records may be retained for 5 years for administrative and safety purposes.

Your Rights

Under BC's PIPA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses (e.g., marketing emails)

  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal requirements

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our youth programs collect information about participants under 18. This information is collected with parental or guardian consent and is used solely for program administration and safety purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information:

Golden Nordic Ski Club
PO Box 1991, V0A 1H0 Golden, BC
Email: info@goldennordicclub.ca