Privacy Policy for Disability and Faith (Administered by Karis Disability Services)

Introduction

Disability and Faith, administered by Karis Disability Services, values and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from individuals including the people we serve, their immediate family, donors, volunteers, employees, directors, officers, and any other individuals from whom we gather personal information. This information may include but is not limited to names, contact details, and personal health information.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information collected by Disability and Faith will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected. This includes providing services, managing relationships with donors and volunteers, and fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements. We do not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise use personal information for commercial purposes without the consent of the individual.

Consent

We obtain consent from individuals before using or disclosing their personal information for any purpose other than those for which it was collected, except as required by law. Individuals have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

Security and Safeguarding of Personal Information

Disability and Faith implements reasonable security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We ensure that personal information is only accessible to authorized personnel who require access to perform their duties.

Third-Party Service Providers

Third-party service providers who act on behalf of Disability and Faith are required to comply with this Privacy Policy. They are granted restricted access to personal information only to the extent necessary to provide services to Disability and Faith.

Personal Information Compliance Officer

Barbara Wallace is designated as the Personal Information Compliance Officer for Disability and Faith. Any inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding privacy matters should be directed in writing to:

Barbara Wallace
26 Peppler St
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada, N2J 3C4
Email: info@karis.org

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Disability and Faith reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes to the policy will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.