Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 13th 2024
Introduction
Bless Ways of Life values the privacy and security of our website users, donors, and customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website About — Blessed Ways of Life or engage with our services, including donations and purchases from our e-store.
By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you engage with our Website, we may collect personal information that can identify you directly or indirectly. This may include:
Contact details (e.g., name, email address, mailing address, phone number)
Financial information (e.g., credit card details for donations or purchases)
Any information you provide when contacting us or making a donation
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information that cannot be used to identify you individually. This may include:
Browser and device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referral source)
Aggregated data that does not reveal your specific identity
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To Process Donations: We use your information to process and acknowledge your donations, including issuing donation receipts.
To Manage E-Store Purchases: Information is used to fulfill and deliver any purchases you make, including processing payment details.
To Improve Our Website and Services: We analyze user behavior to improve our Website and tailor our services to better meet your needs.
To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries, provide updates, and inform you about new initiatives or events.
For Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We use your information as required by law or for compliance with relevant regulations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers to assist us in processing payments, fulfilling orders, hosting the Website, and conducting analytics. These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their specific functions and are obligated to protect your data.
As Required by Law: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, to comply with a legal process, or in response to a valid government request.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or with your consent.
4. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Despite our efforts, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize and enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser to remember certain information about you, such as your preferences. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit the functionality of our Website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Once your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under Canadian law, you have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to certain uses of your information, such as marketing communications. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Contact Information].
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Bless Ways of Life
Contact — Blessed Ways of Life
Email: info@blessedwaysoflife.com