The Orange Shirt Society is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with us, whether through our website, educational resources, or donor platforms.

This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

What We Collect

We collect personal information when you:

• Donate to OSS
• Apply for a licence
• Register for a program or event
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us via web forms or email

This may include:

• Name, address, email, and phone number
• Donation or payment information
• Organization or school affiliation
• Consent preferences

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Process registrations, donations, and licensing requests
• Communicate updates about OSS programs and news
• Provide requested educational resources
• Improve our outreach and reporting

We do not sell or rent personal data. Third-party providers (e.g., donation platforms or email systems) are bound by contractual privacy and data protection agreements.

Consent

By providing your information, you consent to its collection and use as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@orangeshirtday.org.

Data Security

We follow industry standards to safeguard data, including:

• SSL encryption on our website
• Secure payment processing through verified third-party systems
• Limited internal access to personal information
• Periodic reviews of data handling policies

Access & Correction

You have the right to:

• Access any personal information we hold
• Request corrections
• Ask for deletion of data (subject to legal limitations)

To submit a request, contact: info@orangeshirtday.org

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., merchandise retailers). OSS is not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before engaging.