Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to GiftMehr.org ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://giftmehr.org (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact Us: Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit inquiries through our contact form
Subscribe to Newsletter: Email address when you subscribe to receive educational updates
Provide Feedback: Any information you choose to share in surveys or feedback forms

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for more details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our educational content and services
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To send you newsletters and educational updates (if you have subscribed)
To improve and optimize our Site and user experience
To analyze Site usage and understand our audience
To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and context:

Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your information for specific purposes
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

5. How We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., email service providers, analytics services), bound by confidentiality obligations
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights of our users or others
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our business

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication procedures
Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

7.2 Canadian Privacy Rights

If you are a Canadian resident, you have specific rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial privacy laws.

7.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to access your personal information
Right to equal service and price

7.4 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those mentioned above and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider include:

The nature and sensitivity of the information
The purposes for which we process the information
Legal and regulatory requirements
The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (778) 945-3210
Mail:
Privacy Officer
GiftMehr Educational Services Inc.
850 West Hastings Street, Suite 400
Vancouver, BC V6C 1E1
Canada

14. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.