Policies

The Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS) is committed to caring for your personal information and respecting your privacy.

The purpose of this policy to establish principles and guidance for managing personal information in the custody or under the control of the IRSSS, whether you are browsing for information, requesting support, or donating.

Our privacy policy chronicles how we collect, use and safeguard your personal information.

Definition of Personal Information

Personal information refers to any data that can identify you as an individual. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, address, email address, telephone number, credit card details, age, personal history, and any other identifiable information you might share with the IRSSS.

Consent

The IRSSS will never collect, use, or disclose your personal information without your explicit consent or unless permitted by law. Consent can be:

• Expressed: You have clearly agreed verbally or in writing.

• Implied: Your consent is inferred from your action or inaction.

• Deemed: Under certain conditions, consent is assumed unless a person takes an action to opt-out.

Personal information is collected on this site when you request support, make a donation, or sign up for our newsletter.

Donation Forms

For all online financial transactions, especially donations, we employ state-of-the-art security protocols through Blackbaud. This ensures the highest level of security and confidentiality when handling your personal information. Blackbaud’s Merchant Services, an independent entity, upholds the highest standards of data security.

Retention of Personal Information

IRSSS retains personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once personal information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or anonymized.

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by the IRSSS If you wish to view or update your information, please contact us, and we will respond to your request within the timeframe dictated by applicable laws.

Changes to this Policy

We may update our privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend reviewing our privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

Contact

For more information about our privacy practices, or if you have questions or concerns, please contact us.

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