Smartwear Revolution is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. Smartwear Revolution is a research initiative at the University of Alberta. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected through this website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:
- Submit an inquiry through our contact form;
- Register for events or activities (when available);
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates (when available); or
- Otherwise communicate with us through the website.
This information may include your name, email address, organization, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address;
- Browser type and version;
- Device information;
- Pages visited and time spent on the website;
- Referring website; and
- General website usage information.
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors interact with our website.
We may use website analytics services, including WordPress analytics tools and, in the future, services such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated, anonymous usage statistics. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to generate reports about website traffic and usage.
You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings, although some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests;
- Communicate about the Smartwear Revolution project;
- Provide information about research activities, events, and opportunities;
- Improve the website and user experience;
- Monitor website performance and security; and
- Fulfill legal or administrative obligations where required.
- Downloadable Resources
Our website may offer downloadable documents, publications, reports, or other resources. We may collect general analytics regarding downloads to better understand which resources are most useful to visitors.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Personal information may be shared only when necessary with:
- Authorized members of the Smartwear Revolution project team;
- Authorized University of Alberta personnel;
- Service providers who support the operation of the website (such as website hosting or technical support); or
- Where required by law.
Third-party service providers are expected to handle information in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmitting or storing data electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and University of Alberta policies.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
You may request access to, or correction of, personal information that you have provided through this website, subject to applicable laws and University of Alberta policies.
If you have questions about how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the information below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the collection and use of personal information through this website, please contact:
Smartwear Revolution
University of Alberta
Email: nfrfadmn@ualberta.ca
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, technologies, legal requirements, or project activities. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.