Privacy Policy

Overview

United Way Maritimes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal data of donors in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial regulations.

This policy governs the activities of UWH. UWH is an autonomous organization, legally separate from United Way Canada and other United Ways. While all United Ways share a commitment and respect for the privacy of individuals information, details on how each United Way does so can be obtained from by contacting the United Ways individually

Information We Collect

We collect two basic types of information on our websites, personally identifiable information which you submit and information about your interaction with our websites using digital markers such as cookies. We collect personally identifiable information when you provide it to us by participating in certain activities that require response, registration, or donations.

When you visit our website, we also automatically log information about your visit. The information collected about your visit includes, but is not limited to:

The current Internet protocol (IP) address and the type of computer operating system you are using (e.g. Microsoft Windows or Mac OS)
The type of browser you are using (e.g. Firefox or Internet Explorer)
The referring website that brought you to the United Way Maritimes website
Your UDID (for mobile devices)
The domain name of your Internet Service Provider
Your activities while visiting the Website (e.g. which of our Web pages you viewed)

Individuals are able to set their browsers to notify them of cookies. There is also the option to set your browser to turn off cookies. Should an individual choose to disable their cookies, some areas of United Way Maritimes site may not function appropriately.

United Way Maritimes reserves the right to perform statistical analysis of user behaviour and characteristics to measure interest in and use of the various sections of our website. This will allow the organization to improve design and navigation, as well as gather marketing information. United Way Maritimes may use third party services, such as Google Analytics, to process this information. Only aggregated data from this analysis will be used for such purposes.

United Way Maritimes, in some instances, may include links to third party sites from the organization’s website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. United Way Maritimes has no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To process your donation and issue tax receipts
To acknowledge and thank you for your support
To communicate with you about our campaigns, events, and impact updates (if you have opted in)
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
To improve our services and donor experience

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to process donations securely
Service providers who assist us with operations such as email distribution and IT support
Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of sensitive data
Restricted access to donor information
Secure servers and firewalls

Despite these measures, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you suspect a breach, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights and Choices

As a donor, you have the following rights:

Access & Correction: Request access to your personal data and correct inaccuracies
Withdrawal of Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
Complaints: File a complaint if you believe your data is misused

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@unitedwaymaritimes.ca.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and gather insights on donor interactions. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.