The short version: we collect your email address when you sign up for updates. We use it to send you F3 Calgary news and updates. We don't sell it, share it, or do anything sketchy with it. That's it.
1. Who We Are
F3 Calgary is a free, peer-led men's fitness and fellowship community operating in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We are a regional chapter of F3 Nation. This Privacy Policy applies to the website located at www.f3calgary.com and any associated subdomains.
F3 Calgary is a volunteer-run, non-commercial community group. We are not a corporation, registered charity, or professional organization.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This includes:
- Email address — collected when you subscribe to F3 Calgary updates through our email signup form at join.f3calgary.com, powered by Beehiiv.
- Name — if you choose to provide it as part of the email signup process.
We do not collect payment information, government identification, or any sensitive personal data. We do not require account registration to access our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to:
- Send you occasional updates about F3 Calgary workouts, events, and community news.
- Communicate relevant information about F3 Calgary operations.
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, automated decision-making, or any commercial purpose. We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Email Communications
By subscribing to F3 Calgary updates, you consent to receiving occasional email communications from us. Every email we send will include an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and we will remove you from our list promptly.
Our email list is managed through Beehiiv. By subscribing, your email address is stored on Beehiiv's platform. You can review Beehiiv's privacy policy at beehiiv.com/privacy.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site (such as which pages are visited and how long visitors stay). This data is aggregated and anonymous — it is not linked to any individual.
We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. We do not build user profiles or engage in behavioral advertising.
YouTube videos embedded on this site are served by Google/YouTube and may set their own cookies when you interact with the video player. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to F3 Calgary updates. If you unsubscribe, your information will be removed from our active mailing list. You may also request complete deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 9).
7. Your Rights (PIPEDA / Canadian Privacy Law)
As a Canadian organization, F3 Calgary operates in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you.
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Withdraw your consent to our collection and use of your information at any time.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites including F3 Nation, YouTube, Google Maps, Amazon, and Beehiiv. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to access or delete your personal information, or wish to unsubscribe from our communications, you can reach us at:
F3 Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Website: www.f3calgary.com
Email list: join.f3calgary.com (use the unsubscribe link in any email)
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website or email list after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.