Last updated: November 2025

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At Project Causeway Impact Solutions Inc. (“Causeway”), we respect and protect the privacy of our donors, nonprofit partners, fiscal sponsors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, platform, or services.

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1. Information We Collect
 

We may collect the following types of information when you use our platform or engage with us:

• Identity and contact details — including your name, organization name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Donation and payment information — including payment method details collected and processed securely via our third-party payment processor, Stripe. Causeway does not store or have access to full credit card or banking information.

• Membership information — including registration details, billing history, and communication preferences for nonprofit and donor memberships.

• Project and intake form submissions — information provided by nonprofits or fiscal sponsors for project onboarding, evaluation, and reporting purposes.

• Website usage data — collected via cookies, analytics tools, and server logs to improve user experience and security.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We collect and use personal information to:

• Process donations and membership payments securely through Stripe.

• Facilitate communication among donors, nonprofits, and fiscal sponsors.

• Provide donation transparency, including tax receipts issued by registered Canadian charities (fiscal sponsors).

• Manage nonprofit and donor memberships, invoicing, and account access.

• Maintain regulatory and financial compliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements.

• Improve our website, technology systems, and service offerings.

• Respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests.

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3. Information Sharing

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We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We share data only when necessary to operate our platform and comply with legal or financial obligations.

Information may be shared with:

• Stripe, Inc. — our third-party payment processor, to securely handle payments and prevent fraud.

• Registered Canadian charities (fiscal sponsors) — to process donations, issue tax receipts, and maintain accurate records.

• Professional service providers — such as accountants or legal advisors, for compliance and auditing purposes.

• Regulatory authorities — such as the CRA, where required by law.

All partners and vendors are contractually required to protect the confidentiality and security of the information they process.

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4. Data Security

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Causeway takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
These measures include:

• SSL encryption for all transmitted data.

• Secure payment processing through Stripe.

• Restricted internal access to sensitive data.

• Regular security reviews and policy updates.

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5. Your Rights

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You have the right to:

• Access your personal information.

• Request corrections or updates to your data.

• Withdraw consent for communications (where applicable).

• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal, contractual, and financial reporting requirements.

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

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6. Retention

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We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law, including CRA audit and financial reporting requirements.

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7. Updates to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

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8. Contact Us

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Project Causeway Impact Solutions Inc.
📧 info@projectcauseway.org
📞 (250) 938-8311
🌐 www.projectcauseway.org