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Effective Date: October 2024

At Ausome Energies, we are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals engaging with us and handling personal information responsibly. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.

We collect personal information to:

• Provide services and support to families and caregivers.

• Respond to inquiries and deliver updates about programs, events, or services.

• Process donations and issue receipts.

• Keep individuals informed about Ausome Energies’ activities, including fundraising efforts.

• Conduct research, planning, and statistical analysis.

• Comply with legal obligations.

We may collect:

Contact information: Name, email, phone, and mailing address.

Financial information: Payment or donation details.

Service-related information: Records of inquiries or requested services.

Technical data: IP addresses and website interaction data through cookies.

3. How We Collect Information

Directly from you: When you sign up for services, events, or newsletters, or make donations.

Through third-party services: Such as payment processors, with your consent.

Automatically via our website: Through cookies and analytics tools to improve your experience.

Your consent may be:

Express: Provided in writing, electronically, or verbally.

Implied: Through your actions, such as signing up for services or events.

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us. Note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services.

We use your personal information only for the purposes outlined. We may share data:

• With service providers assisting with operations.

• When legally required or permitted.

• With your consent when engaging third-party platforms or services.

We do not sell personal information to third parties. All data shared with service providers is protected by agreements ensuring confidentiality and security.

We take reasonable measures to secure personal data, including:

Restricted access to sensitive information.

Secure servers and firewalls to protect electronic data.

Confidentiality agreements with staff and volunteers handling personal information.

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary or required by law.

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.

Request corrections to inaccurate information.

Withdraw consent for marketing or other uses.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

For any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Ausome Energies

Phone: (416) 766-6684

Email: info@ausomeenergies.org

Address: PO Box 832, RPO Keele,

Toronto, ON M6N 0A1

Our website may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

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We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.