CZQM / QX Privacy Policy
When you use CZQM / QX Moncton / Gander services such as but not limited to czqm.ca, and the CZQM Discord, there is information sent to us and stored to allow us to provide services to you. Please familiarize yourself with our full privacy policy below.
Collection
Information is collected from a variety of sources, many of which do not come directly from the CZQM website.
VATSIM
When you register an account with VATSIM, a number of pieces of information, including but not limited to full name and email address, are collected and associated with your account. When you log into the CZQM website with your VATSIM, this information is then accessed and stored by CZQM. This information is accessed and updated every time you log in to the CZQM website.
Information regarding the connection sessions of our members is also stored. This information is used to monitor compliance with our other policies and to analyze statistics regarding our members activity on the VATSIM network. Whenever a member of the CZQM FIR connects to the VATSIM network as a controller, the following information is stored:
- Connection Start Time
- Connection Duration
- Callsign
- Frequency
VATCAN
When you transfer to the CZQM FIR through VATCAN.ca, your name, email address, and other VATSIM account information are collected and stored by CZQM. This information is accessed and updated daily.
Usage
To allow the function of the core CZQM web services, we utilize your information across several of our services. We will never share your data unless required by law. The information we collect is maintained with confidentiality to the extent possible.
The following account information may be shared publicly:
- VATSIM Certificate ID (CID)
- Your full name
- Your vatsim rating and account status
- VATCAN Facility Association
- Your VATSIM controlling sessions
Cookies
A browser cookie entitled "session" will be stored in your browser when signed in to czqm.ca and other CZQM subdomains. This cookie is required for basic web functionality and may not be opted out of. This cookie will never be used to track users across non-CZQM operated websites. 3rd Party Cookies will not be used.
You may choose to disable cookie usage via your browser, but doing so will prevent access and use across restricted areas of the website and severely degrade your experience and place you at risk of violating other CZQM policies by not being able to fulfil member requirements.
Your Rights Regarding Your Data
As a sub-division of VATCAN and VATSIM, you are entitled to the same rights as provided to you by the VATSIM Network and as required by PIPEDA and GDPR (EU Citizens Only).
Request for Access
You have a right to access your data and view the data collected on you. This data will be released to you on written request to [email protected].
Data requests will be honoured and delivered within one month. In the event CZQM cannot meet the one month timeframe, CZQM will email you prior to the due date for a further two month extension from the time of your initial request.
Only personal information directly relating to the member will be delivered. To protect the privacy of CZQM staff members and other members, the names of individual members who may appear in your data may be redacted.
Request for access to your information will be provided to you at no charge.
Right to Rectify
You have a right to rectify data you believe to be inaccurate. We encourage members to ensure details such as email address are kept up to date through their VATSIM account. If you believe other data held is incorrect you may contact the CZQM staff team to seek to have it corrected. To request data rectification, email CZQM at [email protected].All changes will be completed at no charge to you.
You have the right to request we restrict the processing of your data in the event of a dispute, this may restrict your ability to connect to the network and your status as an active CZQM controller (if applicable).
You have the right to object to our legitimate interests. While your objection is being considered, processing of your data may be frozen, and this may restrict your ability to connect to the network and your status as an active CZQM controller (if applicable).
Right to be Forgotten
You have the right to request the erasure of your data from our systems. This will result in the termination of your controller or visitor status with CZQM (if applicable). Should you continue to access the CZQM website, your data will be re-collected from VATSIM and VATCAN.
Should you wish for your data to be removed from VATCAN or VATSIM, please contact them directly as outlined in their privacy policies.
Changes to this Document
Changes to this privacy policy will be communicated to all members.
Any questions regarding this document shall be directed to the CZQM staff team via [email protected]