Privacy Policy 

1. Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains how The Living Autism Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

Directly from you: when you sign up for newsletters, make a donation, register for events, or fill out contact forms.

Automatically: through cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.

Third-party tools: if you interact with our donation or event platforms.

The types of personal information collected may include:

• Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
• Donation information and preferences
• Communication preferences
• IP address and browser data (non-identifiable analytics)

3. Use of Information

We use personal information to:

• Process donations and issue tax receipts
• Send updates, newsletters, and impact reports (if you’ve opted in)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage volunteer or partnership communications

We do not sell or rent personal information to any third party.

4. Consent

By using our website and providing personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@thelivingautismfoundation.ca.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to track visitor activity. This data helps us understand how users interact with our content so we can improve the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal information only in the following situations:

• With service providers who support our operations (e.g., donation processors, email systems)
• When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
• With your explicit consent

All third-party providers must comply with strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., CRA requirements for donation records).

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct any inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent and unsubscribe from communications
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limitations)

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@thelivingautismfoundation.ca.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Effective Date: 10/10/2025