PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: October 11, 2024

This Privacy Policy for DANI: Developing and Nurturing Independence ("DANI," "we," "us," or "our") outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.dani-toronto.com ("Website") or engage with us in other ways, such as attending our events or communicating with us.

Questions or concerns? Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns about our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at info@dani-toronto.com.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

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Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Register for events or programs
Subscribe to our newsletter
Make a donation
Contact us via email, phone, or through our Website

The types of personal information we may collect include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Donation Information: Payment details, amount donated, and donation history.
Preferences: Your preferences regarding communication and services.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP Address
Browser Type and Version
Pages Visited and Time Spent
Referral URLs

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information. For more details, see Section 5.

Sensitive Information

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it and consent to its collection.

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

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We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: Facilitating event registrations, program participation, and responding to inquiries.
To Process Donations: Handling payments and issuing tax receipts.
To Communicate: Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent).
To Improve Our Services: Analyzing usage trends to enhance our Website and offerings.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting regulatory and legal requirements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

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In accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable laws, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you have given us explicit permission.
Legitimate Interests: For purposes that are in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights.
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

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We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of DANI, our users, or others.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us understand how you use our Website and enable certain functionalities.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly.
Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

6. How Do We Protect Your Information?

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We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information:

Technical Measures: Encryption, secure servers, and firewalls.
Organizational Measures: Access controls and staff training.

Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Your Information

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We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Third-Party Websites

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Our Website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

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Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Privacy Rights

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Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. To make a request, please contact us at info@dani-toronto.com.

Withdrawing Consent

If you have consented to the use of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

Unsubscribing

To opt out of marketing communications, click the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contact us directly.

11. Updates to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.