PRIVACY POLICY

The following is YWAM Niagara’s policy with respect to its holding of personal information about staff, students, or people who have contacted the organization.

The purpose of this statement is to provide information about the data collection procedures of YWAM Niagara. It lists what information is collected, why it is collected, how it is used, who it is used by, your rights, to whom it is disclosed and how to have information amended or deleted. We will take all reasonable steps to protect the privacy of any personal information in our possession. YWAM Niagara will take all reasonable steps to ensure that information we collect, use or disclose is collected by lawful and fair means is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and kept strictly confidential either in an electronic database or lockable cabinets.

In line with our Privacy Policy, personal information will be collected and managed in a respectful and confidential manner by YWAM Niagara authorised personnel only. These staff will receive training appropriate to their role.

PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

YWAM Niagara acknowledges its role in protecting your privacy rights. Any information that is provided to our organisation is only used for the purposes for which you provided it. We will not use or disclose any information provided for a particular purpose for any other purpose without first notifying the individual concerned in writing.

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We primarily collect personal and non-personal information about our past, present and future students and staff members. Information is also gathered from other people who contact our organization directly as well as contacts and organisations working in similar fields to YWAM Niagara and individuals with whom we have professional connection. Some of this information comes from third parties. Personal information is only collected on the request of the individual concerned. All information identified as personal is treated as confidential; this includes credit card details from third parties and government related identifiers.

If unrequested personal information is received from any party, we will determine whether the information is pertinent to our use, within a reasonable period of time. If it is not, we will de-identify or destroy it.

YWAM Niagara is part of a global tertiary study network known as the University of the Nations (UofN). The training that YWAM Niagara offers is accredited through the UofN. Study completed at YWAM Niagara can count towards associate and bachelor degrees with the UofN. For this reason, details of student enrolments and course completion details are also reported to the UofN. Further information on accreditation, and the various degree programs offered through UofN can be found here: http://uofn.edu/

YWAM Niagara will not disclose any personal information to any other third parties unless the individual concerned provides indication via their written permission that disclosure may occur. These third parties may be YWAM campuses located in Canada or overseas.

After obtaining permission, YWAM Niagara may disclose personal information to third parties for the purposes of direct marketing for our organization. This will not include sensitive information.

HOW AND WHY WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

We collect information from staff and student applications, their associated referees, online surveys and payment receipts. Where appropriate, this information is collected to keep accurate records, to process payments, to assist in specific activities conducted by our organization and to keep members and associated bodies informed of our work.

All required personal information is directly related to the organization’s functions and activities for participants. If any further information is required in regards to any participants, we may contact the appropriate referee.

YOUR RIGHTS

All persons or organizations for whom we have details recorded have the right to ask for a copy of these details free of charge at any time. Persons also have the right to update and/or alter their details at any time. In order to do so, we ask that they submit a ‘Request to View Personal Records’, which can be provided on request. YWAM Niagara will promptly remove the name of any individual from its database or mailing lists upon that person making such a request in writing, and will not make its mailing lists or any part thereof available to any third party for their use. No third parties can access personal files without written permission from the individual whose information has been requested. Requests will be processed by YWAM Niagara within 30 days with a written notice of explanation in cases of refusal. Personal information collected will not be disclosed, nor details altered until your identity has been confirmed. All persons contacting our organization have the option of remaining anonymous but it may prevent them from participation in activities that we run.

YWAM Niagara will make every reasonable effort to ensure that children’s privacy and other rights are respected and not compromised. It is however, ultimately the responsibility of parents to monitor their children’s Internet, phone and our communication technology usage.

With the exception of an independent minor, underage participants cannot access or change personal information without parent/guardian consent. For further information about our work with minors, please see the YWAM Niagara child protection policy that can be provided on request.

YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

YWAM NIAGARA - WEBSITE

This privacy statement applies to the site known as www.ywamniagara.org.

COOKIES

We use technologies, such as cookies, to customize content and advertising, to provide social media features and to analyze traffic to the site. We also share information about your use of our site with our trusted social media, advertising and analytics partners.

Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, some parts of this site may not function properly.

GOOGLE ADSENSE

Some of YWAM Niagara's online advertising may be served by Google. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve advertisements to Users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses “non personally identifiable information” and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address or physical address. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to other sites. Other sites may also have links to our site. Please note that YWAM Niagara cannot take responsibility for content, privacy practices or business practices at external sites.

MAINTAINING YOUR INFORMATION/QUESTIONS ABOUT PRIVACY:

YWAM Niagara has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. For further information about the management of your personal information or to access or change personal information we hold about you, please contact us via email at info@ywamniagara.org.

COMPLAINTS

To register an issue in relation to the way that YWAM Niagara has dealt with your privacy, please contact our admin office, which will address your concerns promptly and advise you of your rights. If requested, a ‘Complaints and Appeals’ form can be provided and will be processed within 10 days of submission. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your appeal, you can make a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner in your area.