PRIVACY POLICY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EDMONTON (“Habitat”) is dedicated to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust that you have placed in us. As such, our privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) incorporates the standards set out in applicable federal and provincial privacy legislation across Canada. For more information about the privacy practices of our affiliates, please contact our affiliates directly.
A. Collection and Use of Personal Information
Habitat generally collects personal information as necessary to administer our programs and services, including as described below.
1.1 We may collect banking and credit card information to receive and process donations. In addition, we may collect contact information to acknowledge donations and issue tax receipts. We deeply appreciate your financial support. We may contact you to inform you of and to request your support for our future endeavours because you have demonstrated an interest in supporting Habitat’s mission, unless you ask us not to.
1.2 We may collect family and neighbourhood statistics to raise awareness of and increase potential for fundraising and new family applicants.
1.3 We may collect your name, mailing address and email address in order to send you newsletters that you have signed up for.
1.4 We may collect other personal information with your consent or as permitted or required by law.
B. Disclosure Of Personal Information
Habitat may disclose or transfer personal information as necessary in order to administer its programs and services, including as described below.
2.1 We may transfer personal information to our service providers who need access to personal information to carry out their work for us, including to process donations, send communications, data hosting, data processing and information technology and other similar purposes. We use contractual or other means to require service providers to provide a level of security comparable to that provided under our Privacy Policy.
2.2 We may use and disclose personal information in connection with the proposed or actual financing, securitization, insuring, sale, assignment or other disposal of all or part of our organization or assets, for the purposes of evaluating and/or performing the proposed transaction. Assignees or successors of Habitat or our organization or assets may use and disclose your personal information for similar purposes as those described in this policy.
2.3 We may disclose personal information as necessary to meet legal, regulatory, insurance, audit and security requirements, or otherwise with your consent or as permitted or required by law.
C. Obtaining Consent
Habitat is committed to obtaining your consent for the collection of your personal information and the subsequent use or disclosure of this information, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.
3.1 In obtaining consent, we make a reasonable effort to ensure that you are advised, in a manner that can be reasonably understood, of the purposes for which the information will be used, including by explaining our personal information handling practices in this Privacy Policy.
3.2 Consent can be obtained in many ways. Consent can be express or implied. You may also provide your consent in some circumstances where notice has been provided to you about our intentions with respect to your personal information and you have not withdrawn your consent for an identified purpose, such as by using an “opt out” option provided, if any. In determining the appropriate form of consent, we will take into account the sensitivity of the personal information and the reasonable expectations of individuals with whom we deal with.
3.3 Generally, by providing us with personal information, we will assume that you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of such information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or otherwise at the time of collection. By providing us with personal information about another individual, you represent that you have consent from that person to provide his or her personal information to us.
3.4 You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice, by contacting our Chief Privacy Compliance Officer. Please note that the withdrawal of your consent may impact on our ability to serve you and to maintain our relationship.
3.5 In certain circumstances personal information can be collected, used or disclosed without your knowledge and consent. For example, to comply with a court order, local or federal regulations, or legally permitted inquiry by a government agency or to collect a debt owed to us. We may also collect, use and disclose information without your consent if it is reasonable for the purposes of establishing, managing or terminating an employment or volunteer relationship.
3.6 We may rely on third parties to obtain your consent to our collection, use and disclosure of personal information when we cannot seek consent directly from you. For example, seeking consent directly from you may not be possible when we acquire a mailing list from another organization. In such cases, the organization providing the list would be expected to obtain your consent before disclosing personal information to us.
D. Protection Of Personal Information
Habitat is committed to protecting your personal information by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
4.1 We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification, regardless of the format in which it is held, including by using: (i) physical security measures, such as locked filing cabinets and restricted access to areas where personal information is stored; (ii) organizational security measures, such as employee training, security clearances and limiting access to a “need-to-know” basis; and (iii) technological security measures, such as passwords and encryption, to prevent unauthorized access to personal information stored on computer systems.
4.2 When disposing of or destroying personal information which is no longer needed, we ensure that appropriate measures are taken regarding the disposal or destruction so as to prevent unauthorized parties from gaining access to the personal information.
E. Retention Of Personal Information
5.1 Habitat is committed to retaining your personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes outlined above, to satisfy legal or regulatory requirements or for the fulfillment legitimate business purposes.
F. Access to and Correction of Personal Information
6.1 Habitat may establish and maintain a file of your personal information for the purposes described above, which will be accessible at the address listed below. Upon receipt of a written request, Habitat will inform you of the existence, use and disclosure of your personal information and will give you access to that information, subject to applicable legal restrictions. You will also be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate. In responding to your written request, we may require you to provide sufficient information to permit us to verify your identity before we provide an account of the existence, use and disclosure of your personal information, provide access to it, or make corrections. Please forward your request in writing to our Chief Privacy Compliance Officer at the address set out below.
G. Questions and Contact Information
7.1 You may direct any questions or complaints concerning Habitat’s handling of personal information to our Chief Privacy Compliance Officer at:
ATTENTION: Chief Privacy Compliance Officer
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EDMONTON
8210 Yellowhead Trail
Edmonton, Alberta
T5B 1G5
Or by e-mail at: privacy@hfh.org
H. Internet Usage
8.1 When you visit Habitat’s website at www.hfh.org to obtain information about it, to research its products and services, or to use its on-line tools, please rest assured that we do not collect identifying information about you unless you specifically provide it. The only information we collect is non-identifying information (such as the ISP, the type of Internet browser used, the referring web site, the pages requested and the date and time of those requests), which we use to create aggregate data in order to determine the level of interest in the information provided on the website and to improve the content of the website.
8.2 We collect this non-identifying information through the use of cookies and server log files, including IP addresses. Our website does not link IP addresses to any personally identifiable information. Cookies identify which areas of our website you have visited or customized, and make these pages readily accessible the next time you visit. If you do not want non-identifying information collected through the use of cookies, you can disable it by changing the setting of your Internet browser.
8.3 In addition, we may provide links to other websites managed by third parties or permit third parties to offer users subscriptions and registration-based services through its website. As we cannot control or be responsible for the actions or policies of such third parties, you should check the applicable privacy policy of such third parties when visiting their websites or when providing any personal information to them. Please also note that we cannot control or prevent the use of cookies or any information obtained through cookies by such third parties.
8.4 Finally, please be advised that information voluntarily disclosed online in discussion areas and other public areas of our website or on Habitat-sponsored pages on social media sites can be collected, used and disclosed by third parties. Any submissions made to discussion areas or other public areas on our website or on Habitat-sponsored pages on social media sites are done at the user’s risk and with the understanding that such information may be accessible to third parties. We cannot control and will not be liable for any damages that may arise from such user activity.
I. Changes To Privacy Policy
9.1 Habitat reserves the right to modify our Privacy Policy at our sole discretion. In particular, the Chief Privacy Compliance Officer may periodically review and modify our Privacy Policy in response to developments and changes in privacy law. If we intend to use or disclose personal information for purposes materially different than those described in this Privacy Policy, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals, if necessary, including by revising this Privacy Policy. Any modifications shall be effective immediately upon its publication by any means, including posting on this website. You agree to regularly review our Privacy Policy posted at this website, be aware of any modifications and be bound by the same.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EDMONTON WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this website (“Site”) and print a copy for your records. This Site is provided to you by Habitat for Humanity Canada (“Habitat”). Your access to and use of this Site is subject to these Terms of Use and all applicable laws. By accessing and using this Site you (“you”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use whether or not you have read them. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not access or use this Site. Habitat may at its sole discretion modify these Terms and of Use at any time and such modifications will be effective immediately upon being posted on this Site. Please check these Terms of Use periodically for any modifications. If you do not agree to any modifications of these Terms of Use, you must immediately stop using this Site. Your continued use of this Site following posting of the modifications will indicate your acceptance of these modified Terms of Use.
1. The Site
Your use of this Site will be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The information, functionalities, products, services and other materials displayed on, offered through or contained on this Site are provided for your convenience only and may be modified, removed or made unavailable at any time. Habitat may at any time and at its sole discretion restrict or terminate your right to use this Site.
2. Privacy
Habitat’s personal information practices on this Site are governed by Habitat’s privacy policy available at www.hfh.org. Please review this privacy policy and print a copy for your records. This Site does not intend to target or collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority. Messages submitted to this Site by electronic mail or otherwise are, and will be treated as, non-confidential and non-proprietary.
3. Links
This Site may contain links or references to third party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. No endorsement of any third party products, services or information is expressed or implied by the provision of any such links. Your use of third party websites is subject to the terms and conditions of use and the privacy policies of such websites.
4. Intellectual Property
The materials displayed on or contained within this Site including, without limitation all software, design, text, editorial materials, informational text, photographs, illustrations, images, audio clips, video clips, short features, tools, artwork and other graphic materials, and names, logos, trade-marks and service marks (the “Habitat Materials”), are the property of Habitat or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trade-mark and other intellectual property laws.
Habitat hereby grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-assignable and non-transferable license to use and display the Habitat Materials for non-commercial and personal use only, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained in such Habitat Materials. You agree not to produce, reproduce, modify, publish, create derivative works from, display, perform, translate, distribute, adapt, broadcast, communicate to the public by telecommunication or circulate any Habitat Materials to any third party (including, without limitation, the display and distribution of Habitat Materials via a third party website) without the express prior written consent of Habitat. Unless expressly permitted herein, any use of Habitat Materials is only permitted with the express written permission of Habitat and/or its licensors. You further agree that you will not disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise modify the Habitat Materials.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS SITE, ITS CONTENTS, THE HABITAT MATERIALS, AND ANY FUNCTIONALITIES, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED OR CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND ON AN "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. HABITAT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, LEGAL OR IMPLIED, ARISING FROM STATUTE, COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS SITE, ITS CONTENTS, THE HABITAT MATERIALS OR SUCH FUNCTIONALITIES, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED OR CONTAINED HEREIN, AND DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE, ACCURACY, AVAILABILITY, RELIABILITY, SECURITY, CURRENCY AND COMPLETENESS. HABITAT DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR CONDITION THAT THE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR CURRENT. ALL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES AND CONDITIONS ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS.
6. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL HABITAT OR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, MANDATARIES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR AGGRAVATED DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, GOODWILL, INCOME OR PROFIT, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND THIRD PARTY CLAIMS) OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: THIS SITE; ANY HABITAT MATERIALS; ANY PRODUCTS, FUNCTIONALITIES OR SERVICES OFFERED OR CONTAINED IN THIS SITE; OR FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION, COMPUTER VIRUS, COMMUNICATION LINE FAILURE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, CIVIL LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND EVEN IF HABITAT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Habitat and its directors, officers, employees, agents, mandataries or other representatives from and against all claims, liability, damages and expenses, including without limitation all legal fees and costs arising from or relating to your breach of these Terms of Use and your use of this Site.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, with the exception of residents of Quebec, in which case these Terms of Use shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the province of Quebec, and in each case the laws of Canada applicable therein. The parties irrevocably attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario or, for residents of Quebec, to the courts in the District of Montreal, Province of Quebec.
9. General
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Habitat with respect to your use of this Site and supercede all previous agreements, understandings and representations relating thereto. No failure by Habitat or you to exercise (in whole or in part) any rights, powers or remedies hereunder or its delay to do so shall constitute a waiver of these rights, powers or remedies. If any provision of these Terms of Use or part thereof is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of that provision will not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of the remainder of the provision or the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use, as the case may be, or the legality, validity or enforceability of that provision or part thereof in any other jurisdiction. It is the express wish of the parties that these Terms of Use and all related documents be drawn up in English. C’est la volonté expresse des parties que la présente convention ainsi que tous les documents y afférents soient rédigés en anglais. Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 shall survive the termination of your right to use this Site.
Last Updated January 4, 2011
For more information, please contact us at:
780.479.3566
habitat@hfh.org
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