Circle of Hope Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and visitors. We adhere to the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable Canadian privacy laws.
Information We Collect
We collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email, donation details).
We do not automatically collect personal identifiers such as addresses or financial details, except when provided directly by you.
Use of Information
Personal information is used strictly for the purpose for which it was collected (such as processing a donation, issuing a tax receipt, or responding to an inquiry).
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
We do not use your information for commercial purposes.
Donations & Third-Party Services
Donations may be processed through secure third-party platforms (e.g., CanadaHelps, PayPal). These providers may collect personal and financial information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Circle of Hope Foundation does not store or retain sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers.
Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience. These do not collect personal information unless explicitly provided by you.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Data Retention & Security
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information against unauthorized access or disclosure.
Your Rights
Under PIPA, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to your information.
Withdraw consent for the use of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Disclaimer or Privacy Policy, or if you wish to request access to your personal information, please contact us at: info@circleofhope.foundation
