Privacy Policy
Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association Inc.
Updated: January 24, 2026
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Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association Inc. ("Walkabout Farm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario laws.
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By using our website you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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a) Information You provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation and payment information
- Volunteer or program application details
- Messages submitted through contact forms
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b) Automatically Collected Information
when you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Brower type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
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This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Process donations and issue tax receipts
- Communicate with donors, volunteers, and program participants
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Administer programs, events, and volunteer opportunities
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements
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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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3. Donations and Payment Processing (Zeffy)
Online donations made through our website are processed securely by Zeffy, a third-party donation platform designed for Canadian nonprofits.
- Walkabout Farm does not store or have access to your full credit card or banking information.
- Zeffy collects and processes payment information in accordance with its own privacy and security policies.
- Donor information may be shared with Zeffy only as necessary to process donations, issue receipts, and maintain donor records.
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We encourage donors to review Zeffy's Privacy Policy to understand how their personal and financial information is handled.
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4. Cookies and Website Hosting (WIX)
Our website is hosted on WIX, which uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze website traffic and performance
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You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
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5. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers to support our operations including:
- Website hosting (WIX)
- Donation processing (Zeffy)
- Email and communication tools
- Analytics services
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These service providers are only given access to personal information required to perform their services and are obligated to protect that information.
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6. Safeguarding Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or misuse.
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7. Retention of Personal Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, including charitable and financial record-keeping obligations.
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8. Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
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To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
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9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revise effective date.
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11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
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Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association Inc.
Minden, ON
Email: walkaboutpps@hotmail.com
Phone: 705-455-2899