La Fondation Fahmy
Effective date: February 17, 2026
1. Introduction
The Fahmy Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit organization committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our members, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial privacy laws.
By engaging with the Foundation or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
2. What Is Personal Information?
“Personal information” means any information about an identifiable individual. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Nom
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Donation details
- Payment information
- Volunteer or program participation information
- Online identifiers such as IP address
Personal information does not include anonymized or aggregated data that cannot be used to identify an individual.
3. Information We Collect
Nous pouvons recueillir des renseignements personnels lorsque vous:
- Faire un don
- L'inscription à un événement ou à un programme
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
- Bénévole ou postuler pour un rôle
- Contact us by email, phone, or through our website
- Visit or interact with our website
Examples of personal information we may collect include:
- Contact information (name, email, phone number, mailing address)
- Donation and payment details
- Préférences de Communication
- Du bénévolat ou de l'information sur le programme
- Limited technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information)
We collect only the information necessary to fulfill identified purposes
4. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, including to:
- Traiter les dons et délivrer des reçus fiscaux
- Communicate with supporters, stakeholders, and program participants
- Offrir des programmes et des services
- Manage volunteers, events, and partnerships
- Improve our website, outreach, and organizational effectiveness
- Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
We do not use personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with consent or as required by law.
5. Consent
We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law.
Consent may be express (e.g., written or electronic confirmation) or implied, depending on the nature of the information and the circumstances.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may limit our ability to provide certain services.
6. Disclosure and Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Nous pouvons partager des renseignements personnels avec:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email service platforms, IT providers) who support our operations
- Government authorities or regulatory bodies where required by law
All third-party service providers are contractually required to safeguard personal information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
7. Storage, Retention, and Safeguards
We implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
When no longer required, personal information is securely destroyed or anonymized.
8. Access and Correction
Vous avez le droit de:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Requests must be submitted in writing using the contact information provided below. We may require verification of identity before processing a request.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Understand website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve site functionality
Cookies collect limited technical information and do not typically identify individuals directly.
You may configure your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verified parental or guardian consent.
If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.
Updates will be posted on our website with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our website or services following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
La Fondation Fahmy
2001 Blvd. Robert Bourassa, Suite 1700
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A6 Canada
438 375-1488
info@fahmyfoundation.org