Rotary Club of St. Catharines South Privacy Policy

 
 
Last Updated: December 22, 2024

PRIVACY POLICY

THE ROTARY CLUB OF ST. CATHARINES SOUTH

Introduction
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines South (referred to as "the Club") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it by adhering to this privacy policy ("Policy"). Safeguarding the personal data entrusted to us by our members, program participants, donors, and visitors is of utmost importance.

This Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, secure, and dispose of your personal data. It applies to:

  • Visitors to our website at https://rotarysouth.ca
  • Club members and donors
  • Participants in our programs and events

Data We Collect and How We Collect It
We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identifiable information: Name, postal or email address, phone number, gender, or other data provided voluntarily.
  • Financial information: Payment or donation details, only as necessary for processing transactions.
  • Usage data: Website activity, including IP address, cookies, and other online identifiers (if applicable).

We collect personal data:

  1. Directly from you when you:
    • Register on the website or for an event.
    • Participate in Club programs or activities (e.g., Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).
    • Donate to the Club or its charitable activities.
  2. Indirectly from affiliated Rotary organizations, including Rotary District 7090, Rotary International, or The Rotary Foundation, where applicable.

How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for:

  • Communication with members, donors, and participants.
  • Managing and promoting Club events, programs, and initiatives.
  • Processing donations and maintaining financial records.
  • Complying with legal and organizational requirements.

Disclosure of Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:

  1. Rotary International and Rotary District 7090 to meet organizational obligations.
  2. Service providers that help us manage website hosting, event registration, or other operations (ensuring they comply with data protection standards).

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention and Disposal
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal requirements, or maintain organizational records. Data no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Privacy Choices
You may:

  • Opt out of receiving communications by contacting us at [insert email address].
  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

Children’s Privacy
Our website and activities are not intended for individuals under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child without appropriate consent, contact us immediately at [insert email address].

Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and operational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. If a breach occurs, we will promptly notify affected individuals and take steps to mitigate the impact.

Changes to This Policy
The Club may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revision date. We encourage regular review to stay informed.

Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Policy, contact:
Website Administrator

admin@rotarysouth.ca