Anchored Wings Initiative
Last updated: October 2025
Anchored Wings Initiative (“AWI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you share with us through our website — anchoredwings.org — and related programs or events.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information we need to provide services, improve our programs, and communicate with you. This may include:
- Personal information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you subscribe, donate, volunteer, or contact us.
- Non-personal information: Browser type, device data, and general usage statistics through cookies or analytics tools.
- Donation data: If you make a donation, your payment information is processed securely through a third-party provider (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or CanadaHelps). We do not store full credit-card details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests for support.
- Send updates, newsletters, or event invitations (you may unsubscribe anytime).
- Manage volunteer applications or donor acknowledgments.
- Improve website performance and user experience.
- Comply with legal or financial obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data only:
- With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, donations, or email lists.
- When required by law or to protect the safety of our community.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect anonymous data such as page visits and time spent on the site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect. However, no online platform can be 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge that you understand these inherent risks.
6. External Links
Our site may link to other organizations or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our programs and website are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
8. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Ask us to correct or delete your data.
- Withdraw consent for email communications at any time.
To do so, email us at [email protected]
9. Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.