Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 6, 2025
The Alberta Homeless Foundation ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who visit our website, donate, contact us, or otherwise engage with our organization online. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Name, email address, and phone number (e.g., through contact forms or volunteer sign-ups)
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Mailing or billing address
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Donation history and preferences
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Any other information you choose to provide via forms or email
We may also collect limited non-identifiable data, such as:
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Browser type and version
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IP address
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Pages visited and time spent on site
This is used for website analytics and improving user experience.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information:
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When you voluntarily submit forms (donation, contact, volunteer)
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Through integrated donation platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, CanadaHelps)
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Through browser cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Wix analytics)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Process and acknowledge donations
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Respond to inquiries or volunteer applications
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Keep you informed about our programs, services, and events (only with your consent)
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Improve our website and services
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) only to the extent necessary to operate our website and manage donations or communications.
We comply with Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and ensure all service providers protect your information appropriately.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. This includes secure storage, limited access, and encrypted communications where applicable.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted online.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Correct or update your personal information
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Withdraw your consent for certain uses of your information (e.g., email updates)
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Request deletion of your information (where legally permissible)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@albertahomelessfoundation.ca.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been submitted without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the latest revision will always be shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: