Last updated: July 24 2025

PLDC – Promotion of Leadership for Community Development (“PLDC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of visitors and donors who interact with our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you subscribe, contact us, or make a donation.

• Donation Details: payment information processed through secure third-party platforms (we do not store credit card numbers).

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

• Send newsletters or updates if you subscribe

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and limited access to authorized personnel only.

Payment transactions are securely processed by trusted third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), and your payment information is not stored on our servers.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze website traffic and improve the user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. PLDC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those external sites.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Correct or update your information

• Request deletion of your data

• Unsubscribe from our communications at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@pldc.ca
🌐 Website: pldc.ca