Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Free Alberta From Overreach ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at freealbertafromovereach.com or make a donation to our organization.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a donation exceeding $49.00 CAD.
• Donation information: Donation amounts and payment method details processed through PayPal or Interac e-Transfer. We do not store full payment card numbers.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site, collected automatically through standard web server logs.
• Communications: Any messages or correspondence you send us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts
• Comply with Elections Alberta reporting requirements for political contributions
• Send newsletters and advocacy updates (only if you subscribed)
• Respond to your inquiries
• Improve our website and communications

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal compliance: As required by Elections Alberta or other applicable Canadian law, including mandatory disclosure of donor information for contributions above regulatory thresholds.
• Service providers: Payment processors (PayPal) who assist in operating our donation system, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal obligations: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

5. Data Retention

We retain donor records as required by Elections Alberta regulations. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to our legal obligations.

6. Your Rights (PIPEDA / Alberta PIPA)

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for non-mandatory uses
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: [email protected]