PRIVACY POLICY

Our commitment

THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its employees, volunteers, donors, sponsors, potential supporters and other stakeholders . We value the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognize 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, we collect and use personal information. THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project has adopted the principles of the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information to ensure that all personal information is properly collected, used only for the purposes for which it is collected, and is disposed of in a safe and timely manner when no longer required. The 10 Principles: Our organization specific code is outlined in a separate document.  

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. 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, we consider that the contact information provided is business contact information, and is not therefore subject to protection as personal information.

Privacy practices

The Personal information gathered by THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project is kept in confidence. Our 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 it 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. We do not rent, sell or trade mailing lists or other personal information. Individuals also have the opportunity to opt out altogether of having us use their personal information except as required by law.

Auction Website - Real Decoy

RealDecoy respects the privacy of visitors to this Web site. Your personal information is only collected, used and disclosed by the RealDecoy in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

You can visit this auction site without telling us who you are or revealing any information about yourself. We only collect personal information about you when you specifically and knowingly provide it on our site by registering.

Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. The type of information found on a business card (name, business title, business address) or publicly available information, such as a public directory listing of your name, address, telephone number and email address, is not considered to be personal information under the law.

The RealDecoy collects personal information solely for the purposes of managing the online auction service and maintaining responsible commercial relations with you. Information may be used to notify registrants about future auctions. Credit card information is taken over the telephone or in person, retained for the payment of items won, then promptly destroyed .* We do not share, sell or trade personal information to other companies or groups.

Your personal information will not be used for any other purpose without your consent. If you wish to withdraw consent, or have any questions or concerns about our information-handling practices with respect to this site, you may contact the RealDecoy administrator at any time by email at devalum@carleton.ca.

* Not Applicable . RealDecoy does not collect credit card information on behalf of THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project.

Updating of privacy policy

We regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities, and update our policy.

Please check our website on an on-going basis for information on our most up-to-date practices.

Contact Information

Question, concerns or complaints relating to the THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project privacy policy on the treatment of personal information may be directed to the Privacy Officer.

email:          privacy@thequilt.com

Telephone:   519-272-2588

Fax:             519-272-2588

Mail:            P.O. Box 1052

                   Stratford , ON

                   N5A 6W4

May 12, 2004