1. Introduction
Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario (“ASO”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who visit our website and use our services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information through this website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information You Provide
When registering, contacting us, or submitting forms, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any information voluntarily submitted through forms
b) Sensitive Information
If you use crisis or safety planning resources, you may voluntarily provide sensitive personal information. We collect only what is necessary to provide support or respond to inquiries.
c) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
This information is collected through cookies or analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide requested services or resources
- Manage user registrations
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website functionality
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent personal information.
4. Registration Accounts
If user registration is enabled:
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- We use registration information to manage access to restricted areas.
- We may suspend or terminate accounts if misuse occurs.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information only:
- With your consent
- When required by law
- To trusted service providers (e.g., hosting providers) under confidentiality obligations
We limit disclosure to what is necessary.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Users submit information at their own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
- To fulfill the purpose it was collected for
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Users may request deletion of their account or personal data, subject to legal limitations.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Maintain session login functionality
Users may disable cookies in their browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
11. Your Rights
Under applicable Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA), you may:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion where applicable
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
12. Contact Information
Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario
Website: https://aboriginalshelters.ca/
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
