Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2024

Gloves Not Guns (GNG) is a program of Pivot Empowerment, Education & Recovery Society (“Pivot Society”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our website, programs, and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

By using our website or providing personal information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Sign up for programs or workshops

  • Submit a contact form

  • Donate to support our work

  • Communicate with us directly

The information we may collect includes:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organization or school affiliation (if applicable)

  • Donation/payment information (processed securely through third-party payment platforms)

  • Any information you voluntarily provide in messages or program registration forms

We do not knowingly collect information from children 12 or under without guardian consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for purposes that are reasonable and necessary for our operations, including:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Registering participants for programming

  • Providing program updates and communication

  • Processing donations and issuing tax receipts (when applicable)

  • Improving our services and community impact

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to any external organizations.

3. Donations & Payment Processing

If you make a donation or payment through our website, all financial information is collected and processed by secure third-party payment providers.
We do not store credit card or banking information on our servers.

4. Website Analytics & Cookies

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve user experience and track website performance.
These tools may collect non-identifiable, general usage data such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Browser and device type

  • General geographic region (not precise location)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Information Sharing

We may share information only in the following situations:

  • When required by law or court order

  • To protect the safety or rights of individuals

  • With third-party service providers who assist our operations (e.g., email newsletter platforms)

    • These providers are required to maintain privacy and security standards.

We do not share personal information with law enforcement unless legally obligated or to prevent imminent harm.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
However, no online system is entirely risk-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent for communications

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to update your information, please contact:

Gloves Not Guns / Pivot Society
Email: info@pivotsociety.ca
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a new effective date.