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Privacy Policy
Alawites Association of Canada (AAC)
Effective Date: May 9, 2025
The Alawites Association of Canada (“AAC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information, especially in connection with donations made through our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and donation history.
- Donation Information: Amount, date, and method of donation. We do not store full payment card details; these are handled securely by third-party payment processors.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device ID, pages visited, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your information to:
- Process and acknowledge donations.
- Issue donation receipts and tax documentation.
- Communicate updates, gratitude, and campaign information (only if you opt in).
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Improve the performance and security of our website.
3. Donations and Third-Party Payment Processors
All donations made through our website are processed via secure third-party payment platforms such as PayPal, Stripe, or other providers. When you donate:
- Your payment information is collected directly by the payment processor and governed by their privacy policy.
- AAC does not store or have access to your full credit card or banking information.
- We may receive limited transaction details (e.g., your name, email, donation amount, and transaction ID) to confirm the donation and issue a receipt.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of our payment partners:
4. Sharing of Personal Information
We will never sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our website, communications, or fundraising tools—subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
- Government authorities when required by law, such as for tax reporting.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. While we strive to protect all information, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for communications.
- Request deletion of your data (unless required by law to retain it).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@alawitesassociation.ca
7. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These tools help us understand website traffic and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., social media, partners). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. Please review their policies before submitting personal information.
9. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Alawites Association of Canada (AAC)
Email: info@alawitesassociation.ca