The Apostolos Marinakos Memorial Foundation ("we," "our," "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website [www.apostolosmarinakosmemorialfoundation.ca] (the "Site") and make donations via Squarespace. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you interact with our website, including:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details (such as credit card information) when you make a donation.

• Payment Information: When you make a donation through our Squarespace-powered donation platform, payment details such as credit/debit card information and billing address may be processed by our third-party payment processor, Squarespace, as described below.

• Website Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and how long you spent on the Site. This information helps us improve the performance and functionality of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Process Donations: To facilitate and process your donations, including sending you a receipt for your donation and acknowledging your support.

• To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, updates about the Foundation’s activities, and other communications you have opted into.

• To Improve Our Website: To enhance user experience, analyze trends, monitor site usage, and improve our content and services.

• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To fulfill any legal requirements, such as recordkeeping and reporting.

3. Payment Processing via Squarespace

We use Squarespace to handle donations and payments on our website. When you make a donation, your payment information is processed directly through Squarespace’s secure payment gateway, which may collect information such as your credit/debit card number, billing address, and other details necessary to complete the transaction.

Squarespace has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle your payment information. For more information about how Squarespace collects, uses, and protects your personal data, please refer to their privacy policy at www.squarespace.com/privacy.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site or process donations. These providers include, but are not limited to:

• Squarespace: For processing online donations and payments.

• Email Service Providers: For sending newsletters and other communications.

• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: As required by law, such as for tax reporting or to comply with legal obligations.

All third-party providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purpose of providing services to the Foundation.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and recognize your device on subsequent visits.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the Site.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the instructions in the emails you receive or contacting us directly at [email address].

• Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we have about you and ask that we correct or update any inaccuracies.

• Opt-out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us at [email address].

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Apostolos Marinakos Memorial Foundation
Email: info@apostolosmarinakosmemorialfoundation.ca

Address: 113 Waskatenau Crescent S.W. Calgary, AB T3C 2X7

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.