Kasandy Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when interacting with our website:
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1. Who We Are
Kasandy Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in Canada, dedicated to equity-based initiatives including circular economy innovation, education access, and adoption support.
Website: https://kasandyfoundation.org
Contact: hello@kasandyfoundation.org
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect personal data to provide services, process donations, improve user experience, and ensure website functionality. Information is collected in the following ways:
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Data entered into the comment form
- Visitor’s IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)
- An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check for an existing profile. (See Gravatar Privacy Policy)Once approved, your profile picture may be visible with your comment.
b. Media
If you upload images to the site, avoid uploading images with EXIF GPS location data. Visitors may be able to extract this data from your uploaded files.
c. Contact & Application Forms
If you submit a contact form, donation, or application for support, we may collect:
- Your name, email, address, phone number
- Program details (e.g., scholarship or funding request)
- Donation amounts and preferences (processed securely by third-party platforms)
d. Cookies
If you:
- Leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (these last for 1 year).
- Visit the login page, we set a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility (deleted on browser close).
- Log in, we store login and display preference cookies (last for 2 days to 2 weeks depending on “Remember Me” selection).
- Edit or publish an article, a cookie will save the post ID (expires after 1 day).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit functionality.
e. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Instagram posts, third-party articles). These sites may collect your data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction as if you visited their platform directly.
f. Analytics and Tracking
We use cookies and third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve the site.
3. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share data with trusted third-party vendors and platforms for the purposes of:
- Donation processing (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Zeffy)
- Email newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Website hosting and analytics
- Spam detection (e.g., Akismet, CleanTalk)
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve future comments.
- For registered users (if any), we store the information in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their info (except usernames).
- Submitted forms (e.g., scholarship or adoption requests) are retained as long as necessary for processing, legal compliance, and accountability.
5. Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request to:
- Access or export a copy of your personal data
- Correct or update any inaccuracies
- Erase your data (subject to legal retention rules)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To do so, email hello@kasandyfoundation.org. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Comments may be reviewed via automated spam detection systems.
- Data may be stored on secure servers in Canada or trusted platforms in the U.S. or other countries that comply with relevant privacy laws.
7. Security of Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure login protocols
- Data minimization
- Access controls
No method is 100% secure, but we strive to follow best practices at all times.
8. Third-Party Links
We may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before engaging.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are not intended for children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as laws, regulations, or our practices evolve. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top and encourage you to review the policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
Kasandy Foundation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
hello@kasandyfoundation.org