Privacy Policy

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Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to thefundraiser.ca (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy laws.

This policy applies to all users of our website, digital coupon platform, fundraising campaigns, and related services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• City or region
   
• Business name (for participating businesses)
   
• Fundraising group details
   
• Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party providers)
   
• Communications you send to us (emails, forms, messages)
   

• IP address
   
• Browser type and device information
   
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
   
• Referring website or link
   

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and user experience.

We use personal information to:

• Operate and manage digital fundraising campaigns
   
• Process payments and transactions
   
• Distribute digital coupons
   
• Communicate with fundraising groups, organizers, and businesses
   
• Provide customer support
   
• Improve our website, services, and campaigns
   
• Send important service updates or fundraising-related communications
   
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
   

We do not sell personal information.

All payments made through thefundraiser.ca are processed by secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or equivalent providers).

We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details on our servers. Payment processors handle this information in accordance with their own privacy and security standards.

We may share personal information only when necessary and only with:

• Payment processors (for transaction completion)
   
• Technology service providers (hosting, email, analytics)
   
• Fundraising organizers and groups (limited to what is required for campaign coordination)
   
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
   

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

We use cookies to:

• Improve website performance
   
• Understand how visitors use our site
   
• Enhance user experience
   

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

Personal information is stored securely using industry-standard safeguards, including:

• Secure servers
   
• Limited access controls
   
• Encrypted data where appropriate
   

We take reasonable steps to protect information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill fundraising campaigns
   
• Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
   
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
   

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
   
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
   
• Withdraw consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
   

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Our services are intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies separately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

thefundraiser.ca
Email: info@thefundraiser.ca
Canada