Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy of Path to Peace Foundation Canada
Our Commitment
The Board of Directors of Path To Peace Foundation Canada(the Foundation) is committed to protecting the privacy of its donors, customers, clients, volunteers, employees, and members. It has always been concerned with treating personal information carefully and with appropriate confidentiality. The Foundation embraces the principles of the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information to ensure that all personal information is appropriately collected, used only for the purposes for which it is collected, and disposed of in a safe and timely manner when no longer required. The Foundation carries out various activities across Canada, including the operation of family service centers, thrift stores, shelters, substance abuse and rehabilitation programs, correctional and justice service programs and community churches. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of hundreds of thousands of generous supporters. We value our donors’ trust and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be open and accountable in our treatment of the personal information that is shared with us. We do not trade, rent or sell the names of our supporters.
Guiding Principles
The following principles reflect our pledge to safeguard our donor’s personal information:
1. We are accountable for your personal information
We are responsible for all personal donor information in our possession. Personal information is any information that serves to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. Information that is publicly accessible is not considered personal information (e.g. information found in a telephone directory) and, therefore, is not subject to privacy laws or the Foundation policies regarding personal information.
We keep our donors’ personal information in strict confidence. Personal information is only used for specifically identified or reasonable purposes, and only authorised individuals within the Foundation who have valid reasons have access to personal information. All professional fundraising staff with access to personal donor information must sign a privacy and confidentiality statement and abide by the Foundation’s
privacy and confidentiality policies at all times. Where we choose to have certain services, such as data processing, provided by third-party providers, we select the service providers carefully. We take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the service provider protects your personal information.
2. We collect, use and disclose personal information only for specific purposes that we identify with you.
The Foundation captures, uses or discloses personal information during fundraising campaigns only to:
● Administer your donation
● Ask you to renew your support for our mission
● Respond to your information requests
● Know who our donors are
● Send you literature about our programs
● Invite you to recognition and information sessions
● Comply with any legal and/or regulatory requirements
● Thank you for your support.
We obtain personal information about you lawfully and fairly. Personal information is collected from you directly unless you authorise us to collect it from elsewhere. Personal information collected will be limited to that required for the purposes identified.
3. We obtain your consent.
We collect, use or disclose your personal information with your permission. Your permission may be expressed orally, in writing or may be implied, and you may give it to us orally, electronically or in writing. The Foundation may disclose personal information when we believe in good faith that the law requires it. Regularly, you will be given opportunities to opt out of receiving communication materials from us, or you may choose to do so
4. We limit the collection of your personal information.
The Foundation will limit its collection of personal information to what is required for the purposes identified by us. We obtain personal information about you lawfully and fairly.
5. We limit the use, disclosure and retention of personal information.
Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with your consent or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfil those purposes. When we destroy personal information, we will use safeguards to prevent unauthorised parties from gaining access to that information during the process.
The Foundation does not trade, rent, or sell personal information to third parties. The Foundation’s web pages contain online forms allowing visitors to donate. The personal and credit card information provided on these forms is used only to process these donations. Online donations to the Foundation may be processed through a third party. This third party’s security and privacy policies are available by clicking on the “Privacy Policy” link on the online donation form web page.
6. Accuracy of your personal information.
The Foundation is committed to maintaining accurate, complete and up-to-date personal information as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.
We rely on our donors to provide us with accurate personal information. To change or modify any personal information previously provided to the Foundation, write to us at Director@pathtopeacefoundation.ca
7. We safeguard your personal information
Your personal information is protected with security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the data.
Access to your personal information is restricted to authorised individuals within the Foundation with valid reasons to access personal information.
We maintain appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. We use password protocols and secure websites to protect the personal information we receive when an online donation is made. Our software is routinely updated to maximise the protection of such information.
8. We will be open about our privacy practices
The Foundation will readily provide specific information about our policies and practices for managing personal information. You may request a print version of our Privacy Policy by contacting the Foundation Representative in your community or email Director@pathtopeacefoundation.ca
9. We allow you to access your personal information
You may ask us whether we hold any personal information about you. You can see that information and ensure that it’s accurate by contacting the Foundation Representative in your community or email Director@pathtopeacefoundation.ca
10. You may register a complaint
You may register a privacy-related complaint by contacting the Foundation Representative in your community or email Director@pathtopeacefoundation.ca . We will investigate all complaints. If a complaint identifies a gap in compliance, we will take appropriate steps to remedy the situation, including changing our policies and practices if necessary.
NOTE: Personal information relating to volunteers, job applicants, employees and clients is subject to similar protocols.
Contacting the Foundation at Director@pathtopeacefoundation.ca
Questions, comments and concerns regarding the handling of personal information may be directed to the Foundation representative in your community or email Director@pathtopeacefoundation.ca
For public relations inquiries, please contact the sending an email to info@pathtopeacefoundation.ca If you wish to limit or opt-out of future contact by the Foundation, please email office@pathtopeacefoundation.ca