Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 6, 2023
This Privacy Policy outlines how For Her Dignity, a Canadian charity, collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in connection with the use of the IHUBApp platform. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information while ensuring compliance with the applicable privacy laws, including the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Collection and Use of Personal Information
1.1 Personal Information We Collect: When you use the IHUBApp, we may collect certain personal information from you, such as your name, email address, and other contact information. We collect this information to provide you with access to the IHUBApp features and functionalities, as well as to communicate with you regarding our charitable activities and initiatives.
1.2 Purpose of Collection: We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your IHUBApp account;
- To provide you with access to the IHUBApp features and functionalities;
- To communicate with you regarding our charitable activities, events, and initiatives;
- To send you newsletters, updates, and other relevant information related to our work;
- To respond to your inquiries and provide you with support;
- To conduct research and analysis to improve our services and understand user preferences;
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
1.3 Legal Basis: We rely on the following legal bases for the processing of your personal information:
- The performance of a contract: We process your personal information to fulfill our contractual obligations in providing you with access to the IHUBApp.
- Consent: We may rely on your consent to send you newsletters, updates, and other communications that are not directly related to the IHUBApp functionalities. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests: We may process your personal information for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and communicating with you about our charitable activities. We ensure that our legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
1.4 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in providing the IHUBApp and related services. These providers may have access to your personal information, but they are obligated to protect it and use it only for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
2. Disclosure of Personal Information
2.1 We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: We may share your personal information with third parties if you have provided your explicit consent.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights, safety, or well-being of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any other corporate reorganization, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or its affiliates.
2.2 We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Data Retention
3.1 We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
3.2 If you wish to request the deletion of your personal information or withdraw your consent, please refer to the "Contact Us" section below.
4. Data Security
4.1 We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review our security practices and update them as necessary to ensure the ongoing integrity and confidentiality of your information.
4.2 Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to or stored within the IHUBApp. We encourage you to use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication when available, and take appropriate measures to protect your own information.
5. International Data Transfers
5.1 If you access the IHUBApp from outside of Canada, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers are located.
5.2 We ensure that any international transfer of personal information is done in compliance with applicable data protection laws. When transferring personal information to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws. These rights may include:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
- The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- The right to withdraw consent for certain processing activities.
- The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
- The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
6.2 To exercise your rights or make any inquiries regarding your personal information, please refer to the "Contact Us" section below.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
7.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the IHUBApp or by other means of communication.
7.2 We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.
We will endeavor to respond to your inquiries and address any concerns promptly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Thank you for trusting For Her Dignity and for your support in our mission to make a positive impact.