Commitment

At the Mira Foundation, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our employees, beneficiaries, members, and donors. For us, the trust of the public and the people we work with is important. We understand that maintaining this trust requires transparency and accountability in the proper management of the information contained in our records.

Personal Information

In the course of our various activities, we frequently collect and use personal information. Anyone who provides us with this information expects it to be properly protected. Our privacy measures are designed to meet these expectations. We do not rent or sell our mailing lists to anyone, nor do we exchange them. Personal information refers to any data that can be used to recognize, identify, or contact a specific individual.

We also retain information related to past donations and official donation receipt numbers, as required by the Canada Revenue Agency for audit purposes.

Privacy Measures

The personal information collected by our organization is confidential. Our staff are authorized to access it only for the purposes for which it was obtained. Protective measures have been put in place to ensure that this information is neither disclosed nor shared for other purposes. We have also implemented measures to maintain the integrity of the information and to prevent its loss or destruction.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate under the circumstances.

Policy on the Privacy of Beneficiary Records

The Mira Foundation makes every effort to maintain the confidentiality of the information it holds about individuals who benefit from its various programs. Beneficiaries are aware that the Mira Foundation only keeps personal information that is necessary and has been obtained with their consent. Furthermore, this information is shared only after they have been informed and their authorization has been obtained. For example, beneficiaries who participate in public awareness activities, such as the production of a video or publication, do so only with their prior consent.

Website and E-Commerce

The Mira Foundation collects personal information on its website for very specific purposes and always indicates the reason. For example, if you make a donation, we ask for your name and address so that we can send you a receipt for tax purposes. Rest assured that the Mira Foundation collects and uses your personal information, including your email address, only to respond to your request.

We use password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information submitted to us during online payment requests. Our software is regularly updated to maximize the protection of such information.

Contact Information

Any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the Mira Foundation’s privacy policy should be sent by email to: protectionrp@mira.ca

For more information about the protection of personal information, please visit the website of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.