Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
|Jurisdiction: Alberta, Canada
1. Introduction
Home Leaflet operates as a leading resource for residents of Edmonton, Alberta, focusing on optimizing charitable contributions for tax efficiency. We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes the personal information that Home Leaflet collects from or about you, how we use it, and to whom we disclose it. This policy applies to all interactions with our digital platforms, including our website and newsletter services.
2. Legal Compliance
Our operations are governed by the laws of Alberta and Canada. Specifically, we comply with:
- Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta.
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada.
- Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) regarding electronic communications.
3. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you ("Personal Information"). This includes:
Directly Provided
- • Full Name
- • Email Address
- • Phone Number
- • Donation Preferences
Automated Data
- • IP Address
- • Browser type and version
- • Time spent on pages
- • Referral sources
4. Purpose and Legal Basis
Home Leaflet processes your data under the following legal grounds provided by PIPA:
Consent:
When you subscribe to our "Edmonton Tax-Efficient Giving Guide" or contact us via forms.
Contractual Necessity:
To provide specific tools like our "Tax Savings Worksheets" as requested by the user.
Legitimate Interest:
To improve our website security and analyze the effectiveness of our philanthropy resources.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, user data for newsletter subscriptions is retained until the user opts out. Analytical data is purged every 26 months.
7. Your Rights Under Alberta Law
As a resident of Edmonton, Alberta, you have specific rights under PIPA regarding your personal information:
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction
You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw your consent to our processing of your data at any time (subject to legal/contractual restrictions).
9. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Email:
Phone: +1 (411) 427-1864
Address: 10155 102 St NW, Edmonton
DISCLAIMER: This Privacy Policy is a general template provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While it is designed to align with Alberta's PIPA and Canadian federal law, you should consult with a qualified legal professional to ensure full compliance with specific business requirements.