Privacy Policy

Introduction

Mohammad Ali Kamal for Pihêsiwin ᐱᐦᐁᓯᐏᐣ Ward ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our campaign website or interact with our campaign.

Information We Collect

Personal Information We Collect Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Sign up to volunteer for our campaign through our volunteer form
• Make a donation via e-transfer
• Contact us through our website or provided contact information
• Interact with our campaign activities

The specific personal information we collect includes:

• Names: Full names for volunteer coordination and donation tracking
• Email addresses: For campaign communications and volunteer coordination
• Phone numbers: For volunteer coordination and campaign contact
• Mailing addresses: Postal codes for volunteer targeting, and full addresses when required for political contribution compliance
• Contact preferences: Your volunteer interests and availability (door knocking, lawn signs, vote reminders, SNS support, etc.)
• Donation information: Financial contribution details as required by Canadian election laws

Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Comply with legal obligations: Report political donations to Elections Canada and local election authorities as required by law
• Enable volunteer communications: Connect volunteers for campaign activities, coordinate canvassing teams, and organize community events
• Send administrative information: Provide volunteer coordination details, donation confirmations, event notifications, and important campaign updates
• Send campaign communications: Share newsletters, policy updates, event invitations, and get-out-the-vote information
• Respond to inquiries: Answer questions about policies, volunteer opportunities, and general campaign information
• Improve campaign operations: Analyze campaign effectiveness, optimize our website, enhance volunteer programs, and refine outreach strategies

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described in this policy:

• Legal Requirements: We disclose donor information as required by Elections Canada, Alberta election authorities, and local election officials in compliance with Canadian election laws and PIPEDA requirements
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, or e-transfer processing, all of whom are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Volunteer Coordination: We may share relevant contact information among volunteers for legitimate campaign activities and event coordination
• Legal Protection: We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure public safety

We never sell or rent your personal information to commercial entities or use it for non-campaign related purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA and Canadian Privacy Law

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Alberta privacy legislation, you have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements for political contribution records)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent for certain uses of your information
• Portability: Request your information in a structured, commonly used format

Note: Some information, particularly political contribution records, must be retained and may be disclosed as required by Canadian election laws.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: aliduggansoccer@gmail.com
• Phone: 780-934-0351