PRIVACY POLICY

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The United We Stand Canada Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Foundation”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.unitedwestandcanada.org (the “Site”), make a donation, purchase merchandise, or interact with us in any way.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect several types of information to operate effectively and provide you with the best experience.

A. Device Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Time zone
• Operating system
• Cookies installed on your device
• Pages viewed
• Referring websites or search terms
• Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, time spent, etc.)

We collect this information using:

• Cookies
• Log files
• Web beacons, tags, and pixels
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

This information helps us improve the Site, detect fraud, and understand how visitors use our services.

B. Order Information (When You Purchase Merchandise)

When you purchase or attempt to purchase merchandise, we collect:

• Name
• Billing address
• Shipping address
• Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers)
• Email address
• Phone number

We do not store full credit card numbers. Payment data is handled by secure third‑party processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or Square Payments Canada.

C. Donation Information

When you make a donation, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing address
• Donation amount
• Payment method (processed by third‑party providers)
• Whether the donation is one‑time or recurring

We do not store credit card information.

D. Volunteer, Contact, and Partnership Information

If you submit a form or contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization (if applicable)
• Message content
• Any additional information you choose to provide

E. Email Subscription Information

If you sign up for updates, we collect:

• Name (optional)
• Email address
• Communication preferences

F. “Personal Information” Defined

In this policy, “Personal Information” includes:

• Device Information
• Order Information
• Donation Information
• Contact/Volunteer Information

2. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use your information to:

A. Process Transactions

• Fulfill merchandise orders
• Process donations
• Send order confirmations and receipts
• Arrange shipping

B. Communicate With You

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide updates (if you opt in)
• Send donation confirmations
• Notify you of changes to policies or services

C. Improve and Protect the Site

• Analyze usage patterns
• Detect fraud or security risks
• Optimize performance

D. Support Foundation Operations

• Develop programs
• Manage volunteer inquiries
• Maintain donor records
• Comply with CRA requirements (once registered)

E. Marketing (Optional)

If you opt in, we may send:

• News & updates
• Campaign announcements
• Merchandise promotions
• Donation appeals

You may unsubscribe at any time.

3. SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We share your information only when necessary.

A. Service Providers

We use third‑party providers for:

• Website hosting (GoDaddy)
• Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, GoDaddy Payments)
• Email communications
• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Shipping and fulfillment

Each provider has its own privacy policy.

B. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information to:

• Comply with laws
• Respond to lawful requests (subpoenas, warrants)
• Protect our rights or the safety of others

C. Organizational Transitions

If the Foundation undergoes restructuring, merger, or registration changes, information may be transferred as permitted by law.

We never sell personal information.

4. BEHAVIOURAL ADVERTISING & ANALYTICS

We may use your information to provide relevant content or ads.

You can opt out of targeted advertising:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
• Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
• Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads

You can also opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance:
http://optout.aboutads.info/

5. COOKIES

Cookies help us:

• Recognize your device
• Improve site performance
• Track usage patterns
• Support secure transactions

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. DO NOT TRACK

We do not alter data collection practices when a Do Not Track signal is received.

7. YOUR RIGHTS (CANADA)

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request deletion (subject to legal requirements)
• Ask how your data is used

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@unitedwestandcanada.org

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain information only as long as necessary:

• Order information: for legal and accounting purposes
• Donation records: for CRA compliance (once registered)
• Volunteer/contact forms: as needed for operations
• Email subscriptions: until you unsubscribe

You may request deletion where legally permitted.

9. MINORS

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 15.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Our servers and service providers may store or process information in:

• Canada
• United States
• Other jurisdictions

By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Operational changes
• Legal requirements
• Regulatory updates
• New features or services

The “Effective Date” will always indicate the latest version.

12. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests:

Email: privacy@unitedwestandcanada.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada