SGGA Privacy Statement

Introduction: This Privacy Statement explains how Saskatchewan Greenhouse Growers Association Inc. ("SGGA," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal data of individuals who visit our website and interact with our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

Information We Collect: We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to:

• Membership Information: When you sign up for membership, we may collect your name, contact details (such as email and phone number), and payment information.
• Website Interaction: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about your visits to our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages accessed, using cookies and other technologies.
• Email & SMS Communications : If you contact us via email or opt in to SMS updates, we may collect your contact information including your email address and the contents of your message, and any message preferences.
• Shopping Cart Activity: SGGA’s website uses cookies and plugins to help keep track of items you put into your shopping cart, including when you have abandoned your cart. This information is used to determine when to send cart reminder messages via SMS.

How We Use Your Information: We use the information we collect to:

• Provide services related to membership registration and management.

• Communicate with you regarding events, news, updates, and, where applicable, SMS alerts.

• Process payments and manage financial records.

• Send SMS messages, including reminders, updates, and promotional content, only with your express consent.

• Improve the functionality and content of our website.

• Comply with legal requirements and regulations.

SMS Marketing and Notifications: When you opt in to receive SMS messages from SGGA, we will use your mobile phone number solely for the purpose of sending you association-related updates, event notifications, reminders (including cart reminders), and promotional messages. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the message or by contacting us directly.

Data Protection: We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot ensure the security of information you send to us.

Sharing Your Information: We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email and SMS marketing services) only as necessary to perform services on our behalf. These providers are obligated to keep your information secure and confidential.

The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Location Tracking and Location-Based Services: If location-based services are used on our website or mobile programs, we may collect location data to provide relevant content or services. Location data is collected only with your consent and is used strictly for the purpose described at the time of collection.

Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at saskgga@gmail.com

Changes to This Privacy Statement: We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at saskgga@gmail.com

Updated: September 1st, 2025