Legal
U.S.E.D. Student Society
Last updated: 27 October 2026
U.S.E.D. Student Society (“U.S.E.D.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a non-profit society incorporated in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website (the “Site”) and the newcomer students, mentors, and community members we serve.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have. It applies to usedsociety.ca and any forms or surveys hosted on it or redirected from it.
Never sold
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
No cookies
Our analytics don’t use cookies or track you across other sites.
Your choice
Access, correct, or delete your information at any time.
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Information We Collect
We collect personal information directly from you and, in limited cases, automatically through the Site.
a) Information you provide to us directly
Contact form: When you contact us through the on-site form, we collect your name and email address, along with whatever message you choose to include.
Survey responses: If you complete our survey (hosted via Google Forms), we collect the answers you submit, which may include your name, email address, and information about your background, challenges, or experiences as a student studying abroad. Survey responses are stored in Google Forms/Google Sheets, subject to Google’s own privacy practices (policies.google.com/privacy).
b) Information collected automatically
Framer Analytics: Our Site uses Framer Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., page views, general location at the country/region level, device and browser type, and referring pages). Framer Analytics does not use cookies and does not track individual visitors across other websites. For details, see Framer’s own privacy documentation (framer.com/legal).
We do not knowingly collect financial information, government ID numbers, or other sensitive personal information through the Site.
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to messages sent through our contact form;
Understand the needs and challenges of newcomer students, so we can design better events, classes, and mentorship programs;
Improve the content and functionality of our Site;
Communicate with you about U.S.E.D. events, programs, or opportunities, where you have provided your contact information for that purpose.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
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Newcomer Students and Minors
U.S.E.D. serves students who may be under the age of majority. If you are under 19 and located in British Columbia (or under the age of majority in your province or country), we encourage you to review this policy with a parent or guardian before submitting personal information, and we recommend providing only the information necessary to participate in our survey or contact us.
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Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Survey and contact form data is reviewed periodically, and information that is no longer needed is deleted or anonymised.
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Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA, and BC’s Personal Information Protection Act where applicable), you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you;
Request correction of inaccurate information;
Withdraw consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions;
Ask us to delete your information, where feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 9 below.
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Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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International Visitors
Our Site may be accessed by visitors outside Canada. If you use our Site or submit information from outside Canada, your information will be processed in Canada and by our service providers (Google and Framer), which may store or process data in other countries, including the United States.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please email us at contact@usedsociety.ca or use our contact form.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
