Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 13, 2025

Introduction
Erin’s Campaign (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates erinforward14.com (the “Website”) to support our campaign efforts in Alberta. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly in accordance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website or engage with our campaign.

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1. What Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically collected when you use our Website. Personal information is any data that can identify you, either alone or in combination with other information.

• Information You Provide:

  • When you register, volunteer, donate, or sign up for updates, we may collect:

    • First and last name

    • Address

    • Email address

    • Phone number (optional)

    • Donation details (e.g., amount, payment information via Square)

    • Volunteer preferences or availability

  • Feedback or inquiries submitted through contact forms or email.

• Automatically Collected Information:

  • Usage data, such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website, collected via cookies and analytics tools. This data is aggregated and does not identify you individually.

  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze Website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes, as permitted by PIPA:

• Campaign Activities: To process donations, manage volunteer registrations, send campaign updates, or respond to inquiries.

• Communication: To send newsletters, event invitations, or other campaign-related emails (you may opt out at any time).

• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance Website functionality.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as reporting donations or responding to privacy complaints.

We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected unless we obtain your consent for a new purpose or as permitted by law.

 

3. How We Disclose Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use trusted third parties, such as Square for payment processing or Wix for Website hosting, to perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purpose.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a court order or government request.

• Campaign Volunteers: Limited information (e.g., name, contact details) may be shared with campaign volunteers coordinating activities, only with your consent.

Any cross-border data transfers (e.g., to service providers outside Canada) will comply with PIPA’s requirements for adequate protection.

 

4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, as required by PIPA’s Safeguards principle. These measures include:

• Secure data storage and encryption for payment transactions.

• Access controls limiting data access to authorized campaign staff.

• Regular reviews of our privacy practices.

However, no online transmission is 100% secure. If you have concerns about data security, please contact us.

 

5. Your Rights Under PIPA
As an Alberta resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold.

• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Complaints: File a complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) if you believe your information was mishandled.

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer (details below). We may charge a reasonable fee for access requests, as permitted by PIPA.

 

6. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

• Donation records are kept for financial reporting purposes as required by law.

• Volunteer or subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

When no longer needed, we securely destroy or anonymize your information.

 

7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Square, social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

 

8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to collect anonymous usage data for Website analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect Website functionality. For details, see our Cookie Policy [link if applicable].

 

9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to individuals under 19. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If we learn we have such data, we will delete it.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:

 

Subject: Privacy
Email: erinforward14@shaw.ca
 

For complaints or further guidance, you may contact:
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC)
Suite 2460, 801 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3W2
Phone: 1-888-878-4044
Email: generalinfo@oipc.ab.ca
Website: www.oipc.ab.ca