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YOUR PRIVACY

Our Commitment

The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH Foundation) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information of our donors, volunteers, employees, and other stakeholders. We value the trust you place in us and recognize that maintaining that trust requires transparency and accountability in how we handle your data.

 

Our privacy practices follow the Canadian Standards Association’s Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information, and are aligned with Canadian privacy laws. We adhere to 10 internationally recognized privacy principles, which guide how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.

How Your Data Is Used

The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH Foundation) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, employees, and other stakeholders, and safeguarding their personal information. We value the trust you place in us and recognize that maintaining that trust requires transparency and accountability in how we handle your data.

 

We collect and use your data to:

  • Process donations and issue tax receipts

  • Share updates, newsletters, and event invitations (you may opt out at any time)

  • Recognize donor contributions (with consent)

  • Provide personalized content and website functionality

  • Comply with regulatory requirements such as those from the Canada Revenue Agency

Data Security Measures

To keep your information safe, we use:

  • Password-protected systems

  • Encryption for online transactions

  • Secure servers and restricted employee access

  • Regular updates to security protocols to guard against threats

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted service providers (e.g., for payment processing or donor recognition by the hospital), but only when necessary and with assurance that they maintain strong privacy standards.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct any inaccuracies

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Receive your data in a portable format

  • Withdraw consent to communications at any time

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.​

Website and Cookies

We use cookies and web analytics tools to better understand website traffic and enhance user experience. We may also use Google AdWords remarketing to display ads on the Google Content Network based on your past visits to our site. No personally identifiable information is collected or shared during this process.

E-Commerce and Online Donations

All online donations are protected using encryption and secure protocols. Our software and systems are routinely updated to maximize protection of your payment and personal data.

Policy Updates

We regularly review and update our privacy practices. Any changes will be reflected on this page. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed of how we protect your data.

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If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, or would like to request a copy of our full Privacy Policy Principles, please contact us.

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