Privacy Policy for S.H.A.R.E. Agriculture Foundation

1. Introduction: S.H.A.R.E. Agriculture Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with PIPEDA fair information principles.
2. Personal Information Collected: We collect personal information necessary to fulfill our mission, including:

• Contact information (name, address, email, phone number).
• Financial information for gift processing and CRA tax receipting.
• Volunteer interests and communication preferences.

3. Purpose of Collection: We use your information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations.
• Issue official income tax receipts.
• Update you on our agricultural projects and fundraising efforts.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Consent: By providing personal information to us, you consent to its collection and use as described in this policy. You may withdraw or limit your consent at any time by contacting us.
5. Disclosure and Sharing: S.H.A.R.E. Agriculture Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade donor lists. Information is only shared with third-party service providers (such as Keela or payment processors) strictly to perform functional tasks on our behalf.
6. Safeguards and Retention: We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your data. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes identified or as required by the Canada Revenue Agency.
7. Access and Correction: You have the right to review the personal information we hold about you and request corrections.
8. Contact Information: For questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at: jporter@shareagfoundation.org