Disclaimer

Legal disclaimer

The information provided on Ready for Shake (www.readyforshake.ca) is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to offer accurate, current, and relevant content related to earthquake preparedness and safety in British Columbia, Ready for Shake makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information presented.

This website does not provide emergency response, legal, medical, or engineering advice. Any actions you take based on the information found on this website are strictly at your own risk. For real-time emergency alerts and professional guidance, please consult official agencies such as Emergency Management BC, Earthquakes Canada, and your local municipal authorities.

Ready for Shake and its contributors are not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this site.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 4, 2025

At Ready for Shake, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Contact us via forms or email
Subscribe to a newsletter
Comment on blog posts or social content
Participate in surveys or downloadable tools

This information may include:

Your name
Email address
General location (e.g., city, region)
Any other details you voluntarily provide

We may also collect non-identifying technical data, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries or feedback
Send occasional updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
Improve our content and user experience
Monitor website performance and traffic (through analytics tools)

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

Our site may use cookies and third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., government resources or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we encourage you to exercise caution.

6. Your Rights

As a Canadian user, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Ask for corrections or deletion of your information
Withdraw your consent to receive emails at any time

To request changes or ask questions, please contact us at [your email here].

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.