A Greener Future recognizes your right to privacy and our responsibility to protect it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, register for events, subscribe to communications, or make a donation.
By using this website or providing personal information to A Greener Future, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Applicable Privacy Laws
A Greener Future aims to comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), in the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information. While certain nonprofit activities may not be considered commercial in nature, we are committed to respecting the privacy rights of all individuals who interact with our organization.
Collection of Personal Information
A Greener Future collects personal information only when it is voluntarily provided. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, and other information relevant to your interaction with our organization.
We may collect personal information when you:
Complete online forms or surveys
Register for volunteer opportunities or events
Make a donation
Subscribe to our newsletter or request information
Contact us directly
Participate in programs or activities
When you visit our website, our servers may automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information is used for statistical and performance purposes only and does not identify you personally.
Use of Personal Information
We use personal information to:
Deliver programs, events, and volunteer opportunities
Communicate with you about activities, updates, and opportunities you have requested
Process donations and issue receipts
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts
Meet legal, accounting, and reporting obligations
Personal information is used only for purposes that are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances.
Consent
Consent may be express or implied, depending on the context in which personal information is provided. Express consent may be obtained through form submissions or checkboxes, while implied consent may occur when information is voluntarily provided for a specific purpose.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting info@agreenerfuture.ca, subject to legal or contractual obligations that may require us to retain certain information.
Retention and Deletion of Personal Information
A Greener Future retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including program delivery, communications, legal compliance, and financial record-keeping.
Certain information, such as donation or financial records, may be retained for longer periods as required by law. When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
Access, Correction, and Deletion
Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information held by A Greener Future, request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information, or request deletion of their information where permitted by law.
Requests may be submitted by contacting info@agreenerfuture.ca. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
Disclosure of Personal Information
A Greener Future does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who support our operations, such as website hosting, analytics, communications, data management, and donation processing. These may include services such as Google Analytics, Google Workspace, Jotform, Canva, Stripe, Squarespace, and Airtable.
Third-party service providers are required to protect personal information and may only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
Personal information may be stored or processed outside of Canada. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Safeguards
A Greener Future takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. These safeguards may include secure (SSL) connections, password-protected systems, limited staff access, and the use of reputable third-party platforms with established security practices.
Youth Participation
A Greener Future does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
We may collect limited personal information from youth under the age of 18 for volunteer participation or community service purposes. In such cases, parental or guardian consent is required.
Links to Other Websites and Social Media
Our website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms. A Greener Future is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users interact with the site. Information generated by cookies, including IP addresses, may be transmitted to and stored on servers outside of Canada.
IP anonymization is enabled to reduce the collection of identifiable information. Data collected through Google Analytics is used solely to understand website usage and improve our services.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website forms from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA may collect information such as IP address and user behavior data in order to determine whether interactions are human. This information is subject to Google’s privacy policy and terms of service.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
A Greener Future 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, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Contact Information
The Executive Director of A Greener Future is responsible for overseeing privacy practices and compliance.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
info@agreenerfuture.ca
Attention: Executive Director
Last updated: January 2026