Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2024
At Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website, programs, and events.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us. The types of personal data we collect include:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, family size, and any other information provided during registration for our programs or donations.
- Donation Information: If you make a monetary donation, we collect your payment details to process your donation securely.
- Volunteer Information: When you sign up to volunteer, we collect your contact details and any additional information necessary for volunteer coordination.
- Browsing Information: We may collect information about your browsing activity on our website, including IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for various purposes, including:
- Program Registration: To register families for our Christmas Hamper, Good Neighbour Program, Toy Barn, and other charitable initiatives.
- Donation Processing: To process and manage monetary donations, including providing receipts and acknowledging contributions.
- Communication: To send information about events, volunteer opportunities, donation campaigns, and other updates regarding our programs.
- Improve User Experience: To analyze website traffic and improve our online services and user experience.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following ways:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in managing donations, running events, or maintaining our website. These service providers are required to protect your personal information.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the safety of others.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our website and enable us to improve the functionality and performance of the site. You can adjust your cookie settings through your browser preferences.
5. Use of reCAPTCHA v3
We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA v3 collects information about your interactions with our website to determine whether you are a human or a bot. This analysis takes place in the background and does not disrupt your experience.
By using this website, you acknowledge and understand that the reCAPTCHA service is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The data collected by reCAPTCHA may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- User’s IP address
- Browser and device information
- User interaction with the website (e.g., mouse movements, keystrokes)
- Other data necessary to determine whether the interaction is human-generated
This data is shared with Google for the purpose of improving reCAPTCHA and enhancing site security. We do not use the information collected through reCAPTCHA for any other purposes.
6. Form Data and Donations
When you submit a form on our website (contact forms, donation forms), we collect your personal information, including your name, email address, and any other details you provide. This information is used solely for the purpose of processing your request or donation. We may share your data with third-party payment processors, such as PayPal, to securely process donations. Please refer to PayPal’s Privacy Policy for more details on how they handle your data.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to update or correct your personal information if it is inaccurate.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain data.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving email updates and communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
9. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or payment processors. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society
(604) 463-6922
23448 Jim Robson Way (Albion Fairgrounds), Maple Ridge, BC