Effective Date: July 8, 2026

Strong Roots Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

As an incorporated nonprofit society in Alberta, we are committed to collecting, using, safeguarding, and disclosing personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Alberta privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), where applicable.

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At Strong Roots Initiative, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, complete a form, register for a program, make a donation, or communicate with us.

 

Our Commitment

Strong Roots Initiative believes that privacy, dignity, and respect are fundamental to building meaningful relationships. We collect only the information necessary to provide services, respond to inquiries, improve our programs, and fulfill our organizational responsibilities.

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Information We Collect

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We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Mailing address

• Organization or employer (where applicable)

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Volunteer applications

• Program registrations

• Workshop or event registrations

• Donation information

• Any additional information you choose to provide

 

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Website pages visited

• Date and time of your visit

• General website analytics

 

Why We Collect Personal Information

 

We collect personal information only for purposes that are reasonable and connected to our mission. This may include:

• Responding to inquiries

• Delivering programs and services

• Registering participants for workshops or events

• Processing donations

• Communicating newsletters and organizational updates (with consent where required)

• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers

• Improving our website and services

• Meeting legal, financial, and reporting obligations

 

Consent

By providing personal information to Strong Roots Initiative, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise required or permitted by law.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations, by contacting us.

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Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or loss.

Access to personal information is limited to individuals who require it to perform their responsibilities.

 

Disclosure of Information

Strong Roots Initiative does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may disclose personal information only:

• When required or permitted by law

• To trusted service providers assisting us in operating our website or delivering services (subject to confidentiality obligations)

• With your consent

 

Donations and Payment Processing

If you make a donation through our website, payment information is processed securely through a third-party payment processor. Strong Roots Initiative does not store complete credit card information.

 

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand visitor engagement, and enhance your browsing experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website functions may not operate as intended.

 

Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or external services. Strong Roots Initiative is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

 

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request corrections if you believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete, subject to applicable legal requirements.

 

Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

 

Changes to This Policy

Strong Roots Initiative may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the revised effective date.

 

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to:

Strong Roots Initiative

Email: growwithstrongroots@gmail.com

Website: www.strongrootsinitiative.com