Our Commitment
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its employees, members, donors, and other stakeholders. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax (herein referred to as “BGCGH”) values the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognizes that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us.
During the course of our various projects and activities, the BGCGH occasionally gathers and uses personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of or other dealing with this information is subject to consent. BGCGH’s privacy practices are designed to achieve this.
Defining Personal Information
Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify, or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual’s opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about, or related to, the individual. Examples of personal information include SIN #, age, marital status, and language. Exceptions: business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information.
Where an individual uses his or her home contact information as business contact information as well, the BGCGH considers that the contact information provided is business contact information, and is not therefore subject to protection as personal information.
Privacy Practices
Personal information gathered by the BGCGH is kept in confidence. BGCGH personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed.
We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in light of the circumstances.
Website and Electronic Commerce
The BGCGH uses services requiring password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information we receive when a product or service is requested and/or paid for online. All such third-party service providers must be in compliance with PIPEDA and have an established and published privacy policy available for all users.
Updating of Privacy Policy
The BGCGH regularly reviews its privacy practices for its various activities.
Contact Information
Question, concerns, or complaints relating to BGCC’s privacy policy should be e-mailed to info@bgcgh.ca
Further information on privacy and your rights in regard to your personal information may be found on the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.