Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

The Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society (HLBS) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website (www.hlbs.ca). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Fill out a form (e.g., program applications, contact forms)
  • Sign up for events 
  • Make a donation
  • Become a member or renew membership

The types of information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other relevant details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Process applications, donations, and event registrations
  • Communicate with you about programs, events, and opportunities
  • Maintain accurate membership and donor records
  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us enhance functionality and improve the user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as payment processors or email platforms) to help us manage online donations, event registrations, and communications. These providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information and use appropriate safeguards to keep it secure. While we do our best to ensure the safety of your data, please note that no method of online communication is completely risk-free. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how your information is handled.

6. Access and Updates

You may request access to your personal information or ask us to correct or delete it by contacting us at hellenicladies@hlbs.ca.

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.