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4-H Alberta Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2025Â
4-H Alberta (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.4hab.com or interact with our services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name, address, email address, phone number.
- Membership and registration details (e.g., club registration, event sign-ups).
- Payment information (for program fees, donations, or purchases).
- Other information you voluntarily share with us (e.g., inquiries, surveys).
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages visited, time spent on the website, and referral links.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve our programs, services, and website.
- Process registrations, donations, and transactions.
- Communicate important updates, news, and program information.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
3. Sharing Your Information
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party partners who perform services (e.g., event management, payment processing) on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.
- 4-H Canada: As part of membership or program coordination.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Personal information is securely stored in systems such as our Online Registration System (hosted by Beagle Productions Ltd.) and in 4-H Alberta-managed Google Drive folders.
- We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
- Access to personal information is restricted to authorized staff who have undergone appropriate screening (e.g., police vulnerable sector checks).
5. Children’s Privacy
4-H Alberta programs are designed for youth, but our website is intended for use by adults (parents/guardians) or leaders when registering youth. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Improve user experience.
- Analyze website traffic and trends.
- Remember preferences and settings.
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
8. Your Rights
- Access, update, or correct your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for certain data uses.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
4-H Alberta
Email: info@4hab.com
Phone: 780-682-2153
Mailing Address: RR1 Site 7 Box 1, Westerose, AB T0C 2V0
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