Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-11-14

Jazz In Toronto (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors, supporters, and donors who interact with our website, including the donation page located at https://jazzintoronto.ca/ (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information, and outlines the rights you may exercise regarding that information.

By using our Website or making a donation, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you make a donation or complete a form on our Website, you may provide information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (optional)

• Billing address

• Donation amount

• Payment details (processed securely by our payment provider)

• Any message or comments submitted with the donation

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, standard technical data may be automatically collected, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages viewed

• Referral sources

• Cookies and similar technologies (used for basic analytics)

This data helps us understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing Donations: To receive and acknowledge donations, issue receipts, and manage accounting records.

• Communications: To send confirmations, donation acknowledgements, and—if you opt-in—updates about programs, events, and fundraising initiatives.

• Website Functionality: To ensure site security, protect against fraudulent activity, and optimize website performance.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, tax requirements, and audit obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Payment Processing

Donations made through our Website are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or another designated processor).
We do not store or have access to your full credit card details.

Your payment information is handled according to the payment processor’s own privacy and security standards.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies to:

• Enable core website functionality

• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

• Improve overall performance

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may affect certain website features.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only under the following circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers who assist with donations, email distribution, website hosting, or analytics

• When required to comply with legal obligations, tax reporting, or regulatory authorities

• When necessary to protect our rights, security, or property

All service providers are required to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes for which it was provided.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law (such as financial and tax regulations applicable to donations).

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights related to your personal information, including:

• Access to the information we store

• Correction of inaccurate personal data

• Requesting deletion of certain information

• Withdrawal of consent for optional communications

• Requesting a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details provided below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us to request removal.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top. Continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Jazz In Toronto
Email: info@jazzintoronto.ca