Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

The Federation of Black Canadians (“FBC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

By accessing our website, participating in our programs, attending our events, or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About the Federation of Black Canadians

The Federation of Black Canadians is a national, Black-led charity organization dedicated to advancing the social, economic, and civic well-being of Black communities across Canada through advocacy, programming, research, and partnerships.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Demographic information (only when relevant to program eligibility or reporting, and always on a voluntary basis)

  • Donation and payment information

  • Event registration details

  • Volunteer applications

  • Program applications and surveys

  • Communications sent to us via email, forms, or social media

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

  • Referring URLs

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help improve our website and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Deliver and manage programs, services, and events

  • Process donations and issue tax receipts

  • Communicate with supporters, members, volunteers, and partners

  • Share newsletters, updates, and impact reports

  • Evaluate and improve our programs and services

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations

  • Support research, advocacy, and funding requirements (using aggregated or de-identified data whenever possible)

4. Consent

We obtain consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information except where otherwise permitted or required by law. Consent may be express or implied, depending on the context and sensitivity of the information.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us using the information provided below.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or trade personal information. We may share personal information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, event management tools) who support our operations and are required to protect your information

  • With funding partners or researchers in aggregated or anonymized form

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of FBC, our community members, or the public

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

Personal information may be stored electronically or in paper form and may be processed or stored by third-party service providers located in Canada or other jurisdictions.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal, financial, and reporting requirements.

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Ask questions about our privacy practices

Requests can be made in writing using the contact information below.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to understand website usage and improve performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. Children’s Privacy

Our programs may serve youth; however, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent from a parent or guardian where required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:

Federation of Black Canadians
Email: info@fbcfcn.ca
Website: www.fbcfcn.ca

 

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