Introduction
Friends of the Muskoka Watershed (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us through the website.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:
- Contact Form: Name, email address, and optionally, phone number and city/town.
- Newsletter Sign-Up: Name and email address (for those subscribing to our newsletter).
- Analytics Data: Google SiteKit (Google Analytics plugin) collects anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website, including pages viewed, traffic sources, and other usage statistics. This information is anonymized and does not personally identify you.
How We Use Your Information
The personal data we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
- To send you our newsletter, if you have opted in.
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience through Google Analytics.
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except as necessary to provide services (e.g., MailChimp for newsletters, Google Analytics for site analysis).
Third-Party Services
- Social Media Buttons: Our website includes social media buttons (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). Please note that when you interact with these buttons, the respective platforms may collect data about your activity, and we have no control over how these platforms handle your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party platforms.
- CanadaHelps: If you choose to donate through the CanadaHelps platform, your personal and financial information will be collected by CanadaHelps and processed according to their privacy policy. You can read more about CanadaHelps’ privacy practices here.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies for analytics purposes (through Google SiteKit/Google Analytics) to track how users navigate the site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your interactions with the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings if you wish to disable them.
Security
We take the protection of your personal information seriously. Our website uses SSL encryption to ensure that all personal data, such as information submitted via contact forms, is securely transmitted. While we strive to protect your data, please understand that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
User Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information that we hold.
- Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete your personal information upon request, subject to any legal obligations or legitimate business needs.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. We do not have a fixed retention period, and personal data may be kept for an indefinite period unless you request that it be deleted, or as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, please contact us so we can remove the information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Friends of the Muskoka Watershed
Email: friends@fotmw.org
Phone: 705-640-0948