Privacy

Privacy is a fundamental right for all Canadians.

Kadam Foundation is committed to managing and safeguarding personal information entrusted to us in accordance with the rules set out in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Health information custodians must follow the rules set out under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).


  1. Collection of personal information Personal information means information about an identifiable individual and can include such things as name, home address and phone number, email address, age, sex, marital or family status. Kadam Foundation only collects information voluntarily given by individuals when they visit in person, mail in a form, request a service by telephone, or visit the website to make a transaction. When you visit the website just to browse, we may compile aggregate statistics, but these do not include any personal identifying information.

  2. Use or disclosure of personal information Kadam Foundation collects only the personal information we need for various purposes of the organization. These may include: receipts of donations; contacting you for fundraising purposes; sending you invitations or information about upcoming exhibits or events through our communications. We use or disclose personal information only for the purposes for which the information was collected. However, if we would like to use any information you have given us for different purpose, we will inform you take your consent before using that.

  3. Safeguarding and disposal of personal information.

    Kadam Foundation does not sell or share its mailing lists, and any external bodies which we may contract to assist with fundraising or marketing initiatives are required not to sell or share Kadam Foundation's mailing lists, and to use your information only for the purpose for which they have been contracted.


    We make every reasonable effort to prevent any loss, misuse or disclosure of personal information, as well as any unauthorized access to personal information. We use appropriate security measures when storing or destroying personal information in either paper or electronic formats.


    We retain personal information only as long as is reasonable to fulfil the purposes for which the information was collected. When you give us your credit card number to make a payment by mail or telephone, your credit card number is not saved permanently on any files.


  4. Access to your personal information Individuals may ask what personal information of theirs Kadam Foundation has collected, to have their information corrected or updated, and ask to be removed from mailing or telephone lists.
  5. Questions and Complaints If you have any questions or concerns regarding Kadam Foundation's collection or use of personal information, please contact at: communications.kf@gmail.com
    Or
    You can write to, Program Director 810-2600 Don Mills Road, North York, Toronto, Ontario M2J3B4