Privacy Policy

The Stellar Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make donations, volunteer, or otherwise interact with our organization. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways: Personal Information: When you donate, volunteer, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect necessary payment information to process your transaction securely. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers. Volunteer Information: If you apply to volunteer, we may collect additional information such as your skills, availability, background check consent, and emergency contact information. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed.

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including: - Processing donations and sending tax receipts - Communicating with you about our programs, events, and initiatives - Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent) - Responding to your inquiries and support requests - Managing volunteer applications and coordination - Improving our website and services - Complying with legal obligations - Analyzing trends and measuring the effectiveness of our outreach We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following circumstances: Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, and website hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others. Organizational Transfers: In the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include: - SSL encryption for data transmission - Secure payment processing through certified providers - Regular security assessments and updates - Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only - Secure data storage with encryption at rest However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

You have certain rights regarding your personal information: Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information. Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly. Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: Stellar Foundation 33 Princess Street Toronto, ON Email: privacy@stellarfoundation.ca You may also visit our Contact page to submit an inquiry.