Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Innovalead Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who interact with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Donation information: Amount donated, payment method details (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Volunteer information: Skills, availability, areas of interest
• Program participation: Registration details for educational workshops and training programs
• Communication preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, event notifications

Information Collected Automatically

• Website analytics: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device information
• Cookies: Small text files to improve website functionality and user experience
• IP address: For security and geographic analytics purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing and acknowledging donations, including issuing official donation receipts
• Administering educational programs and workshops
• Communicating about our programs, events, and impact
• Responding to inquiries and providing support
• Meeting legal and regulatory requirements, including CRA reporting
• Improving our website and services

3. Consent

We obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

By using our website, making a donation, or registering for a program, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party payment processors, email service providers, and analytics tools that help us operate (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• CRA compliance: As required for charitable reporting obligations

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption on our website
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure data storage with reputable hosting providers

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Donation records are retained for a minimum of seven years as required by the CRA.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information held by us
• Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information
• Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your information
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Innovalead Foundation
Ontario, Canada
Email: info@innovlead.ca

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Website: www.priv.gc.ca