Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We Ride For Smiles ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA - Canada), and UK Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, and other details submitted through forms.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data collected automatically.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience. We use Tarteaucitron Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage cookie consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing or cookies.
  • Contractual Necessity: When data is required for services (e.g., donations, event participation).
  • Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws.
  • Legitimate Interest: For security, fraud prevention, and business operations.

4. How We Use Your Information

Collected information is used for:

  • Operating and maintaining our website.
  • Processing donations and managing event participation.
  • Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud.
  • Personalizing content and improving user experience.
  • Sending updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with consent).

5. Data Security and Retention

We use security measures to protect your data, but no method is 100% secure.

Data Retention: Personal data is kept only as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights to:

  • Access, update, or delete personal data.
  • Object to or restrict processing of data.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications or cookie tracking.
  • Request data portability (GDPR).
  • Opt-out of data sales (CCPA).

7. Cookies and Consent Management

We use cookies for user experience and analytics.

Users can accept, reject, or customize cookies via Tarteaucitron CMP.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, contact us at hello@werideforsmiles.org.

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