Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Budget Audit Manitoba collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We understand that privacy is important to you, and we take our obligations seriously when you interact with our workshop and services.

Who We Are and Our Role

We operate the annual budget review and adjustment workshop and yearly spending audit techniques program for Winnipeg planners. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information. We collect information to provide you with quality educational content, improve our services, and ensure a safe experience for all participants.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information depending on how you interact with us:

• Registration Information: Name, email address, phone number, and professional details when you register for our workshops.
• Payment Information: Transaction details processed through secure payment gateways. We do not store credit card numbers directly.
• Usage Data: Information about how you navigate our website, including pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns.
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and inquiries you send us through contact forms or email.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site performance.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds: Your explicit consent when you register for our workshops or services; our legitimate interest in improving our services and ensuring workshop quality; and legal obligations we may have under Canadian law. We only process information necessary to fulfill these purposes and will not use your data beyond what you have agreed to.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to deliver our workshop services, send you educational materials, and communicate important updates. Your data helps us personalize your learning experience and tailor content to your professional needs. We may also use aggregated, anonymized data to analyze trends, improve our teaching methods, and develop new audit techniques relevant to Winnipeg planners. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for specific periods based on the type of data:

• Workshop Registration Data: Retained for up to 36 months following your last workshop participation, to support ongoing professional development and send relevant future offers.
• Contact Form Messages and Inquiries: Retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us.
• Payment and Transaction Records: Retained for up to 7 years as required by Canadian tax and financial regulations.
• Website Analytics and Cookie Data: Retained for up to 14 months from the date of collection.
• Server Logs and Technical Data: Retained for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting purposes.

After these periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information unless legal obligations require us to retain it longer.

Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information. You can request access to the data we hold about you, ask for corrections if information is inaccurate, and request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances. You also have the right to object to our processing of your information and to request restriction of processing. Additionally, you can withdraw your consent at any time, which will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your website experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our site is used. These include essential cookies for functionality, analytical cookies to understand user behavior, and marketing cookies to deliver relevant content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling some cookies may affect your ability to use certain features. We respect your choice and do not track users who have opted out through their browser settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. We use encryption for sensitive data, maintain secure servers, and limit access to your information to authorized personnel only. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

Your Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in Canada. You can contact the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, who oversees federal privacy legislation and can investigate privacy concerns. Filing a complaint does not prevent you from pursuing other legal remedies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.