Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
1.1. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Building Canada Together (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information from users (“you”) when using the website at uabuildtogether.ca (“Site”).
1.2. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you disagree, please refrain from using the Site.

2. Data We Collect
We collect very limited personal information only through voluntary form submissions. No other tracking or analytics tools are used.

2.1. Contact form data (provided directly by you):
- Name (full name);
- Region/city;
- Email address;
- Message content.
This data is sent directly to us via the form for processing inquiries.

2.2. Newsletter subscription (optional):
Email address only.
This is immediately sent to our third-party service MailerLite for newsletter management. We do not store these emails ourselves.
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2.3. Donations:
No payment data is collected on our Site. We only provide a link to Zeffy, a third-party donation platform or alternatively we accept donations via INTERAC e-Transfer at donations.bcanadat@gmail.com 
We do not collect payment details via the Site.

3. Purposes of Data Processing
We use collected data solely for:
- Responding to your contact form messages (name, region/city, email, message).
- Sending newsletters to subscribed emails via MailerLite (with your consent).
- Processing donations received via e-transfer or Zeffy (no Site data collection).

4. Legal Bases for Processing
- Your consent (e.g., form submission, newsletter signup).
- Our legitimate interests as a non-profit (e.g., responding to inquiries, managing communications).

5. Sharing Data with Third Parties
- Contact form data is received only by us at bcanadat@gmail.com
- Newsletter emails go directly to MailerLite (their privacy policy applies: mailerlite.com/privacy-policy).
- Donations via Zeffy (their privacy policy: zeffy.com/privacy).
- We do not sell, trade, or share data otherwise.

6. Data Storage and Security
6.1. Form data is stored only in our email inbox (bcanadat@gmail.com) as long as needed to respond (typically short-term).
6.2. We use Gmail's standard security features. No additional storage occurs. Newsletter data is handled solely by MailerLite.
6.3. We retain inquiry emails only as necessary; you can request deletion.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We do not use cookies, pixels, analytics, or any tracking technologies on the Site.

8. Your Rights
You can request access, correction, or deletion of your data (e.g., unsubscribe from MailerLite, request email deletion). Contact us at bcanadat@gmail.com

9. Children's Data
The Site is not for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect children's data.

10. International Data Transfers
MailerLite and Zeffy may process data outside Canada (e.g., EU/US). Their policies ensure compliance. Our emails stay in Gmail (Google servers).

11. Changes to Policy
Updates posted here with date. Continued use implies acceptance.

12. Contact
Email: bcanadat@gmail.com

‍(No physical address available)