So Kids Can See is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of our donors and other stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us.
So Kids Can See respects your privacy. We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements with respect to protecting privacy. We do not sell, trade or otherwise share our mailing lists.
Typically, So Kids Can See uses information such as a person's address to keep him/her informed about the work and events of the organization. The information you provide will be used to keep you informed and up-to-date on the activities of So Kids Can See, including our programs, special events, funding needs, opportunities to volunteer and more.
However, donors have the right to be removed from mailing lists as indicated by the following statement that appears on all occasions when personal information is solicited. If at any time you wish to be removed from any of these contacts, simply let us know by phone or via email and we will gladly accommodate your request.
Personal information gathered by So Kids Can See is kept in confidence. Our personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information and for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and prevent it from being lost or destroyed. We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in light of the circumstances.
So Kids Can See, or organizations under contract to us, use password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information we receive when you support us online. Currently we use CanadaHelps, Giveffect, and PayPal to collect donations. To learn more about them, please visit paypal.com, canadahelps.org and giveffect.org.
We will regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities, and update our policy as required. Please check our website on an on-going basis for information on our most up-to-date practice or simply email us at info@sokidscansee.org.
Questions, concerns, or complaints relating to So Kids Can See's privacy policy on the treatment of personal information should be directed to info@sokidscansee.org.
Further information on privacy and rights in regard to the personal information of Canadians may be found on the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.