Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 11, 2025

United Scarborough Initiative (USI)

www.scarboroughinitiative.com

At the United Scarborough Initiative (USI), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with our website, make a financial contribution, sign up for our programs, or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit our website or engage with us:

a) Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Payment information (only through secure, third-party payment processors)

• Any information submitted through forms (e.g., registrations, contact inquiries, donation forms)

b) Non-Personal Information

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts

• Register participants for programs and events

• Respond to inquiries and provide support

• Communicate updates about our programs, campaigns, and events

• Improve the functionality, security, and content of our website

• Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

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

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., donation processors, email communication tools) solely for the purpose of fulfilling our services

• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of USI, our users, or the public

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the purposes specified by USI.

4. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your information and employ appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Sensitive data such as payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party services and is never stored directly on our servers.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track usage, performance, and improve user experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect certain website functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to your personal data

• Request that we delete your information (subject to legal and operational limitations)

• Opt out of communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are not intended to collect personal data from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe we’ve collected such data in error, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or organizational changes. When we do, the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact:

United Scarborough Initiative (USI)

Scarborough Alliance Centre

154 Shorting Road, Scarborough, ON M1S 3S3

📧 info@scarboroughinitiative.com

📞 (647) 494-7234