Privacy Policy for YourKindnessCorner.com

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of KindnessCorner.ca (“we”, “us”, or “our”) in relation to the collection, use, and safeguarding of personal data received by us, both online and offline, through our website and related applications and platforms. It also explains how you can manage and delete your information as you wish.

Information We Collect

We may collect information from users of a personal and non-personal nature. Personal information may include your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us when you use our services or participate in our forums. Non-personal information may include data about your usage of our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site, IP address, hardware and software details, clicked links, and content viewed. 

Further, in order to provide more relevant and rewarding experiences, the Site may request the following information: (a) Demographic Information: This includes your age, gender, and ethnicity to better tailor volunteering opportunities to you; (b) Affiliations and Stories: This includes your company, school, other memberships, or information as applicable, and any stories of volunteering that you post on the Site; (c) Location Information: If you choose to share it with us, we use this to show you volunteering opportunities near you; and (d) Payment Information: This is used to process payments that you may choose to make.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file, stored on a user’s hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user’s browsing habits. We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
(a) Functional cookies which are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;
(b) Analytical cookies which allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site;
(c) Targeting cookies which collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences; and
(d) Third-party cookies which are created by a website other than ours.

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted, or you can choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser. However, disabling cookies may decrease the quality of your user experience.

Consent

By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. We will obtain your express consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information for any purpose other than those described in this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise required or permitted by law.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy. Please note that withdrawing your consent may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

If you are providing personal information on behalf of another individual, you represent and warrant that you have obtained the necessary consent from that individual to collect, use, and disclose their personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used to provide you with the services made available on our Site, respond to your communications, customize your use of our site, and administer our site. We may also use this information to develop new services and market our services to partners.

How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and will only share your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with third parties who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, customer service, and the building of user profiles. These third parties will only have access to the information needed to perform their functions and may not use the information for other purposes.  If you use the Site, others can see certain fields of your user profile that you provide. 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites or services before providing any personal information.

How We Secure Your Information

We are committed to protecting your personal information and have implemented security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information. Here are some of the measures we have taken: (a) Restricting access to the Site and system based on roles; (b) Encrypting personal data at rest and in transit; (c ) Regularly monitoring our systems for vulnerabilities and threats; (d) Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments; and (d) Training our staff on data protection and privacy best practices.

Data will only be stored until the purpose for which the data was collected has been achieved. However, no website can guarantee 100% security. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security despite acting at all times in accordance with The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable laws such as the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of their parent or legal guardian. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us without your consent, please contact us immediately at the contact information provided below.

Changes and Contact

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective when the updated Privacy Policy is posted on our Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or would like your personal information that we have collected to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact us, care of our Privacy Officer,  at ______________.