Privacy Policy

Habitat Welfare Foundation Canada (“HWFC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, and all individuals who interact with us online. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable privacy laws in Canada.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information through our website:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Donation Information: Amount donated, payment method, and billing details (handled securely via third-party processors)
Volunteer or Membership Details: Interests, availability, background information
Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving updates, newsletters, and event notifications
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries or contact requests
To process donations and issue tax receipts
To manage volunteer participation and event registrations
To send newsletters, updates, and other communications (with your consent)
To improve our website, services, and outreach
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing of Information
Habitat Welfare Foundation Canada does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With trusted service providers (e.g., email services, donation platforms) who assist us in operating the website and delivering services, under strict confidentiality agreements
When required by law or legal processes
With your explicit consent

4. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using secure servers, password protection, SSL encryption for donation forms, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

Access, correct, or update your personal information
Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time
Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

6. Use of Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect non-identifying usage data. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date will always be noted at the top of the policy. Continued use of our website after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the revised policy. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us