Posted by' Alison Love on July 27, 2014 |
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Thank you for another breathtaking year! We look forward to hosting you again in 2015 at another amazing secret location somewhere in the Okanagan Valley.
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Dîner en Blanc International ("DEB INT") platform consisting of websites, services, software applications and networks (“DEB”) allows you to optionally upload and share multimedia content and assist you in attending social events hosted in your city. DEB INT believes in informed consent and full disclosure of the use of data collected. You may visit this site as an unregistered visitor. However, to access all the features and use the site, you will have to register as a member. During the registration with DEB INT and its local DEB INT event affiliates, and optionally uploading images and videos, you provide some personal information about you. Your privacy is important to us. DEB INT is committed to safeguarding and preserving your privacy when you visit our site or communicate electronically with us. This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Use, provides an explanation as to what happens to any personal data that you provide to us, or that we collect from you. By using or accessing DEB, you agree to our privacy practices outlined below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Collection of information
Cookies
Using your personal data
Other disclosures
Data transfer
Security of your personal data
Children's privacy
Policy amendments
Your rights
Third party websites
Updating information
Business transition
Contact information
1. Collection of information
DEB INT is the sole owner of information collected on this website. We will not share, sell, or trade this information to third parties in ways different from what is disclosed in this Privacy Policy.
We may collect and store the following kinds of data/information:
Information automatically collected during your visit to this website (as a visitor or a member):
information about your computer and about your visits to, and use of, this website, such as your IP address, geographical location, browser type, information about your computer, referral source, length of visit, number of page views and your interaction with the viewed pages;
information relating to any transactions carried out between you and us on or in relation to this website, including information relating to any website settings that you specify or purchases you make of our goods or services;
Information provided by you/collected by us:
information that you provide to us for the purpose of registering with us and using the functionality of the website;
information that you provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to electronic notifications and/or newsletters from DEB INT;
information you provide to us including images and videos, for the purpose of using our website services;
any other information provided by you.
Multimedia data:
Multimedia Data will be collected when you participate in interactive web applications. This video data will be used by DEB INT to train its computer algorithms for measurement and communication of certain metric including emotions and general mood of the user. DEB INT may further use this data to enhance its current services or evaluate its future services.
2. Cookies
We use cookies on this website. A cookie is a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, and stored by the browser. The text file is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the web server to identify the web browser and provide personalized services to you.
We may send a cookie which may be stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. We may use the information we obtain from the cookie in the administration of this website, to improve the website's usability and for approved marketing purposes. We may also use that information to recognize your computer when you visit our website, and to personalize our website for you.
Our advertisers and partners may also send you cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. This may however, disable accessibility to some of the features of the websites.
3. Using your personal data
Personal data submitted on this website may be used for the purposes specified in this privacy policy or in relevant parts of the website.
We may use your personal information to:
administer the website;
improve your browsing experience by personalizing the website;
enable your use of the services available on the website;
send to you goods purchased via the website, and supply to you services purchased via the website;
collect payments from you;
send you general (non-marketing) commercial communications;
send you electronic notifications which you have specifically requested;
send to you our newsletter and other marketing communications (relating to our business or the businesses of carefully-selected third parties, which we think may be of interest to you, by post or, where you have specifically agreed to this, by email, SMS or similar technology. You can inform us at any time if you no longer require electronic communications to be sent by contacting us. Please see our contact information below;
provide select partners with information sufficient to create analytics and statistical information and further enhance DEB INT's current and future offerings;
provide third parties with statistical information about our users – but this information will not be used to identify any individual user;
deal with enquiries and complaints made by or about you relating to the website; and
other uses.
We will not without your express consent provide your personal information to any third parties for the purpose of direct marketing.
4. Other disclosures
In addition to the disclosures reasonably necessary for the purposes identified elsewhere in this privacy policy, we may disclose information about you:
to the extent that we are required to do so by law;
in connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings;
in order to establish, exercise or defend our legal rights (including providing information to others for the purposes of fraud prevention and reducing credit risk); and
to the purchaser (or prospective purchaser) of any business or asset which we are (or are contemplating) selling.
Except as provided in this privacy policy, we will not provide your information to third parties.
5. Data transfers
Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which we operate in order to enable us to use the information in accordance with this privacy policy. Information which you provide may be transferred to countries some of which do not have data protection laws equivalent to those in force in the United States. You expressly agree to such transfers.
6. Security of your personal data
We will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.
We store all the personal information you provide on our secure servers. All electronic transactions you make to or receive from us will be encrypted using SSL technology to prevent unauthorized access to your account information. We invest in security technology and aim to ensure that our processes meet or exceed industry standards.
Of course, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet. However, we will notify you in case we observe any security breach.
You are responsible for keeping your password and user details confidential. We will not ask you for your password. Please do not share your password with others. Change your password regularly.
7. Children's privacy
If you are under 18 years of age, you are not permitted to access this website. We do not collect or maintain personally identifiable data from individuals below 18 years of age. If we notice or it is brought to our notice that such information is collected, we will ensure to delete such information and terminate such account. A parent or legal guardian of individuals under 18 years, who has become member of this website, may contact us to have that individual's account terminated and information deleted. Please see our contact information below;
8. Policy amendments
Changes to the policy – in particular as to permissible uses of personal data: personal information collected on one basis will not be used for a different purpose by changing the terms of the privacy policy, without duly informing you.
We may update this privacy policy from time-to-time by posting a new version on our website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes. Your continued use of this site constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you are registered with DEB INT, we will notify you of changes in our privacy policy by email.
9. Your rights
You may instruct us to provide you with any personal information we hold about you. You may instruct us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes by contacting us at any time. Please see our contact information below. California residents may further obtain the personalized information retained by us by sending us a written request at the address provided below.
10. Third party websites
We may provide links to third-party websites, such as those of our business partners and online advertisers. These sites may collect information about you. Since we do not control the information policies or practices of these third parties, you should review their privacy policies to learn more about how they collect and use personally identifiable information. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third party websites.
11. Updating information
Please let us know if the personal information which we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated. The same will be corrected/updated within a reasonable time.
12. Business Transitions
We may use and disclose your personal information in connection with the proposed or actual financing, sale or other business transaction involving part or all of our business or assets. Such use and disclosure would be for the purpose of allowing third parties to determine whether to proceed with the proposed transaction, and if the transaction proceeds, for the purpose of completing the transaction. Assignees or successors to our business or assets may use and disclose your personal information for the purposes described in this policy. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our web site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
13. Contact information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal data, please send email to us at [email protected] or by post to DEB Privacy, Diner en Blanc International Inc, 5333 Casgrain #1206, H2T 1X3.
We will respond to your mail and take appropriate steps to resolve any issue within 21 days of receipt of your mail.
LE DINER EN BLANC- OKANAGAN EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
You have indicated your interest in participating in the upcoming LE DINER EN BLANC - OKANAGAN event (“THE EVENT”) hosted by LE DINER EN BLANC - OKANAGAN. In return for allowing you to participate in THE EVENT, you hereby agree as follows:
Without prejudice to the foregoing paragraph, you agree that the limitations of warranties and liability set out in this disclaimer will protect LE DINER EN BLANC - OKANAGAN and it's staff, employees, colleagues, partners, contractors, venues, suppliers, volunteers, agents, subsidiaries, sub-contractors, successors, and assigns (all of whom are referred to in the document together as the Released Parties and or “LE DINER EN BLANC - OKANAGAN”).
Release and Indemnification
You hereby release LE DINER EN BLANC - OKANAGAN, any affiliate of the foregoing and each of their respective partners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns from any liability and damages arising from loss or damage to property and personal injuries or death, however caused including out of negligence of LE DINER EN BLANC - OKANAGAN, during your participation in THE EVENT. You are releasing LE DINER EN BLANC - OKANAGAN at your own risk and you agree to forfeit any and all forms of legal recourse which may be available to you, including but not limited to any form of damages, as a result of your participation in THE EVENT. You agree that these provisions above apply to you, your family, heirs, executors and anyone else who may be able to bring a legal action on your behalf in the future. You hereby indemnify and hold harmless LE DINER EN BLANC - CITY from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from your participation in THE EVENT.
Terms & Conditions
Registering for THE EVENT secures a space for you at THE EVENT listed above. Early online registration prior to THE EVENT is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Registration will not be considered valid unless the attendee can confirm their proof of purchase by paper receipt. Fees are subject to the date of registration, the registrant's membership status and type. Registration is accepted only through THE EVENT registration system via our website or at the registration desk prior to THE EVENT. Payment will be accepted via all forms available through our online registration platform.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds.
Voluntary Assumption of Risk
Having read this Waiver and being fully aware of the risks of participating in THE EVENT, by clicking on this form, completing your registration and your participation in THE EVENT illustrates your voluntary participation and assumption of the risks in doing so.
Commitment to Act Prudently
You commit to act prudently and respectfully towards all participants and facilitators at THE EVENT. You agree to be of sound mind before, during and after the event, this includes not being under the influence of any substance that affects your behaviour (i.e. including but limited to alcohol, drugs, etc.). You are responsible for your own actions no matter what state of mind you are in. You understand that any foolish, demeaning, negative, threatening or provocative behaviour may result in you being asked to leave the event immediately. If you are asked to leave, you will not be provided a refund or transfer of any kind, for any reason.
Exclusion of Liability
Subject to the limitations set out in these terms and conditions and to the extent permitted by law, we are only liable for direct damages actually suffered, paid or incurred by you due to an attributable shortcoming of our obligations in respect to our own event and/or service.
Media Release
You agree to grant LE DINER EN BLANC – OKANAGAN the irrevocable right and permission to use, throughout the world and in perpetuity, your image, likeness, photographs, video content, audio recordings or any other record of your participation at THE EVENT, whether captured by us or you for any purpose, including commercial use. For example, if we film a promotional video of THE EVENT and you are visible in it, you grant LE DINER EN BLANC – OKANAGAN the permission to use this recording on any of our platforms including but not limited to our websites, social media channels, or for any purpose whatsoever without asking your permission. If you post a photo or video from THE EVENT on your social media page, we can repost without asking your permission.
Jurisdiction
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the event is held.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions in the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
Headings
The headings used in this Agreement are for stylistic purposes only and none of the content in the headings are intended to be legally binding.
Weather
Diner en Blanc Okanagan is a rain or shine event. In the event of an “act of God” organizers have the right to postpone the event and reschedule for a later date.
Additional Terms
I have read and understand this release prior to registering for this event, I am fully familiar with all terms herein and I warrant and represent that I have the full right, authority and capacity to register and attend this event and grant the rights stated herein.
I declare that I am not under the age of nineteen (19) years.
BY CHECKING THIS BOX AND/OR ATTENDING THIS EVENT I AM GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE. I CONFIRM THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AS OF THE DAY THIS FORM WAS FILLED OUT. I FREELY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF RESULTING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. I HAVE READ THIS VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO IT'S TERMS.
Registration to Le Dîner en Blanc ® event takes place in 3 phases:
Phase 1: Dîner en Blanc ® members from previous years, and close friends of the organization
Phase 2: Friends recommended during the Phase 1 registration process
Phase 3: Guests who have signed up to the waiting list. By signing up to the waiting list, you will receive an invitation to register in Phase 3.
*Please note that the invitation to register in phase 2 and 3 will be sent out 48 hours prior to the opening of each particular registration phase.
The numbers of places are limited, and take place on a "first come, first served" basis.
Select "REGISTRATION" to learn the date and hour of your particular registration phase.
