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My SickKids - Privacy Policy

At SickKids Foundation we are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors. We value our donors' trust and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be open and accountable in our treatment of the information that you choose to share with us.

Your donation helps to ensure that SickKids can continue to provide the best health care possible for children by funding medical research, equipment needs, education and other special initiatives. In order to fulfill these activities, we gather and use personal information.

Personal Information

Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual's opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about, or related to, the individual. Business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information.

Privacy Practices

SickKids Foundation respects the privacy of our donors; we do not sell, rent, or trade our donor lists. We collect, use and disclose personal information only for the purpose of processing donations, keeping our donors informed about the activities of the hospital and Foundation, and to ask for their support in our mission to improve children's health. Anyone from whom we collect information can expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of this information is subject to consent. We offer our donors and prospective donors numerous privacy options, including the option to limit or opt-out of future contact.

Our employees sign confidentiality agreements and safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not accessed, disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed. Individuals may access their personal information at any time to ensure that it is correct and current or to edit it.

Website and Electronic Commerce

We use password protocols and secure websites to protect personal and other information we receive when an online donation is made or merchandise is purchased. Our software is routinely updated to maximize protection of such information.

Updating of Privacy Policy

We regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities, and update our policy. Information on our website is updated regularly.

Contact Information:

If at any time you wish to be excluded from future contacts, or to discuss our privacy options, call us at 416-813-6166 and we will accommodate your request.

If you have questions, concerns or complaints relating to our privacy policy, please call the Privacy Officer at 416.813.8740, email:donor.inquiries@sickkidsfoundation.com, or write to us at:

SickKids Foundation
Attn: Privacy Officer
525 University Avenue
14th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L3