Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information about visitors to our website, supporters, volunteers, donors, and other individuals who interact with our campaign.
What is “Personal Information”
For the purposes of this Policy, personal information means any information about an identifiable individual, which may include name, address, email address, telephone number, postal address, donation history, volunteer information, political affiliation, and other similar information.
Legal Framework & Scope
We comply with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) where required.
Regardless of mandatory legal obligations, we aim to follow best practices in protecting your privacy.
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
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Contact information (e.g. name, mailing address, email, phone)
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Donation or financial contribution details
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Volunteer or campaign participation information
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Communications preferences
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Information gathered from our website (for example: through forms, newsletter sign-up, event registration)
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Usage data (e.g. IP addresses, browser type) via analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for purposes such as:
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To communicate with supporters, volunteers, and donors
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To process donations and issue receipts or acknowledgements
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To organize events, campaign activities, and volunteer coordination
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To send updates, newsletters, fundraising or campaign solicitations (where you have consented)
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To manage and improve our website, tools, and services
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To comply with legal obligations
Disclosure of Information
We will not disclose your personal information except:
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With your consent
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To our agents, contractors, or service providers who help us carry out campaign operations (e.g. payment processors, event organizers), under confidentiality obligations
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As required by law (e.g. electoral regulations, reporting obligations)
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If required for audit, accounting or regulatory compliance
Consent & Opt-Out
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By providing personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this Policy.
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You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at campaign@kristirouse.ca. Withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide certain services (e.g. sending you updates).
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We offer opt-out mechanisms for communications (e.g. unsubscribe from email lists)
Retention & Security
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We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
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We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
Access to Your Information
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You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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You may also request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
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To make these requests, please contact us.
Cookies and Tracking
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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, perform analytics, and serve relevant content.
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You can adjust settings in your browser to limit or block cookies, but that may affect some functionality.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on our website with the updated “Last updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Policy or your personal information, please contact the campaign at campaign@kristirouse.ca or reach out to Kristi directly at (780) 718-0656.