Privacy Policy

AALA Canada Services

 

Effective Date: 2024-02-29

AALA Canada Services (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”) and use our services. We are a not-for-profit organization, and we value the trust you place in us. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we encourage you to refrain from using our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you visit our Site, sign up for our newsletters, make a donation, volunteer, or engage with our services. The types of personal data we may collect include:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details.
  • Payment Information: If you make a donation, we may collect payment-related information such as credit card details or other payment methods, though we do not store this information ourselves. Payments are processed securely by trusted third-party providers.
  • Volunteer Information: For individuals who wish to volunteer, we may collect information such as your skills, availability, and background details relevant to your volunteering role.
  • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and interaction data such as pages viewed and actions taken on the Site. This helps us improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide services: This includes offering programs, resources, and services to support the community.
  • To process donations and transactions: We may use your payment information to process charitable contributions and issue receipts or confirmations.
  • To communicate with you: We may send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other communications related to our mission and activities. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
  • To improve our services: We may use data to analyze website usage, enhance our content, and tailor our services to meet the needs of our community.
  • To ensure security: We use personal information to monitor and safeguard the integrity of our website and protect against fraudulent activity.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the privacy and security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:

  • Encryption: Data transmitted via the website may be encrypted using secure protocols.
  • Access Control: We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only, based on their role and responsibilities.
  • Secure Payment Processing: Payments are processed through trusted third-party payment gateways, which adhere to industry standards for data protection.

While we strive to protect your information, please note that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, but we are committed to taking all reasonable steps to protect it.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with our operations (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms). These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purpose of providing services to us.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal processes, such as court orders or government investigations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you interact with our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve functionality.

You can control cookie settings through your browser, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our website.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a user of our website, you have the following rights:

  • Access to Your Data: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction of Your Data: You can request corrections or updates to your personal information if it is inaccurate.
  • Deletion of Your Data: In certain cases, you can request that we delete your personal information.
  • Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or contacting us directly.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: If you have provided consent for the processing of your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

7. Children’s Privacy

AALA Canada Services does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make updates, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Address

257 Pinnacle St Belleville, ON K8N 3B2. Canada.

Email: aalacanadaservices@gmail.com

Phone: +1 – 643 367 2749. / +1 – 343 367 1114

 

This Privacy Policy was last updated on . 2024-12-19.