Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Donation and payment information
• Volunteer application information
• Event registration details
• Newsletter subscription preferences
• Communications you send to us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Device and operating system information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue tax receipts
• To respond to your inquiries and communication
• To send newsletters and event information (with your consent)
• To manage volunteer applications and activities
• To register you for events and programs
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our activities.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Donation records are retained as required by Canadian tax regulations.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: