PRIVACY POLICY.
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: July 3, 2025
Sangano Children’s Health
Sangano Children’s Health ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. What is Personal Information?
Personal information is any information about an identifiable individual. This can include, but is not limited to:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Telephone number
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Donation or payment details
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Opinions or evaluations
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information directly from individuals in the following ways:
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When you make a donation
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When you sign up for our newsletter or updates
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When you volunteer, apply for a role, or register for an event
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When you contact us with a question or request
We may also collect limited information automatically when you visit our website (e.g. IP address, browser type, and usage data).
3. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information for the following purposes:
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To process donations and issue tax receipts
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To communicate with you about our programs, events, and impact (with your consent)
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To manage volunteer and staff involvement
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To respond to inquiries
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will only collect and use personal information that is necessary for these purposes.
4. Consent
We will obtain your informed consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. Consent may be given explicitly (e.g. signing a form) or implied (e.g. providing your contact information when requesting information). You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share your information only with:
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Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors or email services) who assist in our operations under confidentiality agreements
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Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal requirements.
6. Safeguards
We use appropriate security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, theft, or disclosure. These measures include:
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Physical security (e.g. locked cabinets for paper records)
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Organizational safeguards (e.g. access limited to staff or volunteers with a need to know)
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Technological protections (e.g. secure servers and encryption for online data)
7. Access and Correction
You have the right to access your personal information held by us and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete. To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
8. Website and Cookies
Our website may use cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather anonymous analytics. This information is not used to identify individuals and is used only to improve website functionality. You can modify your browser settings to block cookies if you prefer.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued engagement with us after the changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Sangano Children’s Health
Email: sanganochildrenshealth@gmail.com
