Privacy Policy

 Last updated: November 11, 2025

The Canadian Addison Society (“CAS”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information through our website and related activities.

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Donation information (amount, date, method—never full credit card numbers)
  • Membership information
  • Volunteer applications
  • Messages sent through contact forms
  • Survey responses
  • Any information you choose to share with us

Automatically collected information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Basic analytics data (via Google Analytics or similar tools)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without consent.

2. How we use personal information

We use personal information only for purposes directly related to our mission, including:

  • Processing memberships and donations
  • Issuing tax receipts
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Managing newsletters and communications
  • Managing volunteer involvement
  • Operating support groups and programs
  • Improving our website and services
  • Reporting anonymized statistics to our Board and stakeholders

We will never sell or rent personal information.

3. When information may be shared

We may share limited personal information only in the following situations:

  • With trusted service providers, such as email platforms, donation processors (e.g., Zeffy), or website hosting, who are required to protect your information.
  • When required by law, such as complying with a subpoena or legal request.

We do not share personal information with supporters, partners, or advertisers.

4. How we protect information

CAS takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access, including:

  • Secure password-protected systems
  • Limited access by authorized volunteers only
  • Encrypted donation platforms
  • Secure website hosting
  • Regular review of privacy practices

As a volunteer-run nonprofit, we take privacy seriously and continually aim to improve our processes.

5. Cookies and tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand usage trends
  • Support login functions for administrators

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

6. Email communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may send you occasional emails about CAS programs, resources, and updates.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

7. Accessing or updating your information

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct or update your information
  • Ask us to delete your information from our systems (where legally possible)

Contact us at: info@addisonsociety.ca

8. Third-party services

Our website and donation pages may link to external websites (e.g., Zeffy, Zoom).
We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Canadian Addison Society
Email: info@addisonsociety.ca