Effective Date: 13th March 2026
At The Shidaa Foundation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you share with us. We value the trust you place in us as a partner in our mission to empower children through education.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily. This includes:
- Donors: Name, contact information (email, mailing address, phone number), and donation history required to issue official tax receipts under Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines.
- Applicants (Families/Schools): Information necessary to facilitate the distribution of school supplies, such as child age, school level, location, and contact information for the requesting party.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information exclusively to fulfill our charitable purposes, which include:
- Processing donations and providing tax receipts.
- Communicating with you regarding our progress, new giving opportunities, and community impact.
- Evaluating and fulfilling requests for school supplies.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements as a registered Canadian charity.
3. Data Security and Cookies
- Our Website: The Shidaa Foundation website is designed to be privacy-focused. We do not use cookies to track, store, or share your personal information for advertising or profiling purposes.
- Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who are trained on our privacy protocols.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors) when strictly necessary to perform a service you have requested, and only to the extent required by law or to complete a transaction (such as processing a credit card donation).
5. Protecting Beneficiary Privacy
We are committed to the safety, dignity, and privacy of the children and families we serve. We only share photos, videos, or stories after obtaining explicit, documented consent from the parent, guardian, or individual. We maintain records of this consent to ensure we act in accordance with their wishes. In all cases, we take extra care to protect identities such as blurring faces or omitting location details to ensure our beneficiaries remain safe while we share the impact of our work.
6. Your Rights and Access
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your information from our database.
- Opt out of our communications at any time.
To make such a request, please contact us at info@shidaa.org or reach us at 905-783-7443.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” By continuing to use our website or providing information to us, you signify your acceptance of this policy.