Privacy Policy
Reena Foundation has created this Privacy Policy to explain why we collect
particular information and how we will protect your personal privacy
within our Web site. The following discloses our information gathering
and dissemination practices for the Web site located at the URL www.reenafoundation.org.
In order to fully understand your rights we encourage you to read this
Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Use. Reena Foundation reserves
the right at any time and without notice to change this Privacy Policy
simply by posting such changes on our Site. Any such change will be effective
immediately upon posting.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE DO WE SELL NAMES OR EMAIL ADDRESSES FROM OUR
DATABASE NOR DO WE STORE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION UNLESS REQUESTED TO
DO SO.
Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Reena Foundation
by sending an e-mail to foundation@reenafoundation.org .
Please reference this Privacy Policy in your subject line.
What Information We Collect and How We Use That Information :
Our registration forms require users to give us contact information that may
include name, e-mail address, format preference (HTML vs. Text), address, interests,
and similar information. We do not request or store sensitive information from
our visitors, such as credit card or social security numbers.
Internet Protocol Address :
We collect an IP address from all visitors to our Site. An IP address is a number
that is automatically assigned to your computer when you use the Internet. We
use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, administer our Site,
analyze trends, track users' movement, gather broad demographic information for
aggregate use in order for us to improve the site, and deliver customized, personalized
content. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Use of "Cookies" :
Our Site may use cookies to enhance your experience while using our Site. Cookies
are pieces of information that some Web sites transfer to the computer that is
browsing that Web site and are used for record-keeping purposes at many Web sites.
Use of cookies makes Web-surfing easier by performing certain functions such
as saving your passwords, your personal preferences regarding your use of the
particular Web site and to make sure you don't see the same ad repeatedly. Many
consider the use of cookies to be an industry standard.
Your browser is probably set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer
not to receive cookies, you can alter the configuration of your browser to refuse
cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that
some areas of our Site will not function properly when you view them.
Security:
All information provided to Reena Foundation is transmitted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is a proven coding system that lets your browser automatically encrypt or scramble data before you send it to us. We also protect account information by placing it on a secure portion of our Site that is only accessible by certain qualified employees of Reena Foundation. Unfortunately, however, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of such information.
Other Web Sites:
Our Site contains links to other Web sites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another Web site for which Reena Foundation has no responsibility. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on all such sites as their policies may be different than ours.
Our Commitment
Reena Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information if its donors, volunteers, employees and other stakeholders. We value the trust of those with whom we deal, and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us.
During the course of our various projects and activities, we frequently gather and use personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of or other dealing with this information is subject to consent. Our privacy practices are designed to achieve this.
Defining personal information
Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual's opinion or beliefs, as well as facts about, or related to, the individual. Exceptions: business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information.
Where an individual uses his or her home contact information as business contact information as well, we consider that the contact information provided is business contact information, and is not therefore subject to protection as personal information.
Privacy Practices
Personal information gathered by Reena Foundation is kept in confidence. Our personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent it being lost or destroyed.
Reena Foundation collects, uses and discloses personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in light of the circumstances. We routinely offer individuals with whom we deal the opportunity to choose not to have their information shared for purposes beyond those for which it was explicitly collected.
Website and Electronic Commerce
We use password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information received when a service is requested and /or paid for online. Our software is routinely updated to maximize protection of such information.
Updating of privacy policy
We regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities and update our policy. Please check this website on an on-going basis for information on our most up-to-date practices.
Contact Information
Questions, concerns or complaints relating to the Reena Foundation's Privacy Policy on the treatment of personal information should be e-mailed to:
foundation@reena.org
Attention Gary Sim.
Attention: Chief Privacy Commissioner
Further information on privacy and your rights in regard to your personal information may be found on the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.privcom.gc.ca
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