PRIVACY POLICY.
Last updated: October 9, 2025
A legal disclaimer
Friends of Education (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, friendsofeducation.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information we collect
We collect two main types of information: Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.
Personal Information (PI)
This is information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. We only collect PI that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you:
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Sign up for our newsletter or email updates.
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Contact us via email or a contact form.
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Make a donation.
The Personal Information we may collect includes:
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Name
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Email Address
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Address
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Phone Number
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Type of advocate (e.g., parent, student, family member, community member, educator)
Non-Personal Information
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This information does not directly identify you. We automatically collect certain non-personal data when you access our site, including:
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Log Data (IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider, date/time stamp, referring/exit pages).
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Usage Data (pages visited, time spent on the site).
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To operate, maintain, and improve our website and advocacy efforts.
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To send you newsletters, updates, and information about our campaigns and events, consistent with your subscription preferences.
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To respond to your inquiries and support requests.
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To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience on our website.
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To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and protect the security of our website.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website uses "cookies" (small data files stored on your device) to collect Non-Personal Information. We use cookies for essential site functions and to understand site traffic patterns through analytics services. You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
Disclosure of your information
We will not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following limited circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, and analytics. These parties are only provided access to the information needed to perform their functions and are required to keep the information confidential.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (i) comply with a legal obligation, (ii) protect and defend the rights or property of Friends of Education in Canada, (iii) act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the website or the public, or (iv) protect against legal liability.
Your consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Security of your information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your Personal Information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Child privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us.
Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
Contact us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: abuse@friendsofeducation.ca