Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your use of the LaHave Coastal Conservation Association (“LaHave Coastal”, “we”, “our”, “us”) website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, you should not use this website.

Use of Content

The information, images, and materials on this site are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Unless otherwise noted, content is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to share and adapt the content with proper attribution.

Donations and Payments

All donations made through our website are voluntary and non-refundable. LaHave Coastal issues donation receipts in accordance with Canadian law. It is your responsibility to ensure that any information you provide for donation processing is accurate.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

Limitation of Liability

While we strive to keep our website up-to-date and accurate, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the content. LaHave Coastal is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the bottom of this page reflects the most recent version. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the new terms.

Privacy Policy

LaHave Coastal is committed to protecting the privacy of our customers, donors, and members (“you”, “your”). We collect only the information necessary to operate our programs, process contributions, manage memberships, and communicate with our community, in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Information Collection and Use

We may collect personal information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and payment information when you:

  • Make a donation
  • Become a member
  • Make a donation or purchase a product or service
  • Sign up for communications or events
  • Other dialogue that you request or initiate

This information is collected with your consent and is used solely to fulfill your requests, issue receipts, maintain accurate records, and provide updates related to our conservation work or dialogues.

Your Privacy Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Know why your information is being collected
  • Access and correct your personal information
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
  • File a complaint if you believe your information is being mishandled

We retain personal information only as long as necessary and protect it with appropriate security safeguards.

Data Sharing

Your data is only used for LaHave Coastal's operational purposes and is not shared with third parties except as required to provide our services. Your data is not shared with 3rd parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

We do not transfer your personal information to any external organizations under any circumstances. We have strict internal policies and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your data.

Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.

Messaging Terms and Conditions

By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive text messages from LaHave Coastal from [number] for Customer Care purposes only. Consent is not a condition of purchase or donation. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time or HELP for assistance. You can also contact us at [number] or support@lahavecoastal.ca. Mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties.

For clarity, LaHave Coastal does not use text messaging for marketing campaigns or any other 10DLC message types such as promotional content, sweepstakes, mass notifications, account authentication, or emergency alerts.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, or if you wish to access, correct, or withdraw your data, please contact us at: support@lahavecoastal.ca

Last updated: 2025-10-01

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