The Growth Foundation
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
The Growth Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you interact with our website, programs, and services.
By using our website or engaging with The Growth Foundation, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation or contribution details
- Volunteer or partnership inquiries
- Communications you send to us
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations, contributions, or impact-related transactions
- Communicate with you about our mission, programs, and updates
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts
- Meet legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only when necessary and in limited circumstances, including:
- With trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, or communications
- To comply with legal requirements, regulations, or lawful requests
- To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of The Growth Foundation
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and security.
4. Donations & Financial Information
Donation and payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
We do not store full credit card or banking information on our servers.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Understand how visitors engage with our content
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though some site features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
While no system is completely secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
To make a request, contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Growth Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
The Growth Foundation
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Location: Ontario, Canada