Privacy Policy

This policy explains how AUS Foundation (“we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use this website. We handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

When you send a message through our contact form, we ask for:

• your name and email address;
• optionally, how you describe yourself (for example, a family member or a volunteer);
• your message.

We use this information only to read and respond to your message. Please do not include sensitive personal or health information about yourself or a child in the form.

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically record basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, to operate and secure the website.

If we use website analytics, it is only with your permission. When enabled, a banner asks whether you agree to analytics cookies (Google Analytics). Analytics does not load unless you accept, and we do not use advertising cookies.

This website does not set cookies of its own. It stores two small items in your browser:

• your analytics choice (accept or decline), so we do not ask again on every visit;
• a note that you have seen our donation message, so it is not shown again during the same browser session.

You can clear these at any time through your browser settings.

We use information to:

• respond to your questions and requests;
• keep the website working and secure;
• understand how the website is used and improve it, if you have agreed to analytics.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We share information only with service providers who help us run this website, such as our hosting, contact form, and (if you agree) analytics providers, and only as needed for them to provide that service. We may also disclose information where required by law.

We keep personal information only for as long as we need it for the purpose it was collected, and we take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

You can:

• ask to see the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct it;
• ask us to delete your information, where we are not required to keep it;
• change your analytics choice at any time using “Cookie Settings” in the footer, when shown.

To make a request, please contact us.

This website is intended for parents, caregivers, educators, supporters, and partners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed.

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle information, please contact us.