United Way of Calgary and Area is committed to protecting the privacy of its donors, volunteers, employees and other individuals. We value the trust of those we deal with and of the public and we recognize that maintaining this trust requires us to be transparent and accountable in maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information donors share with us.

United Way of Calgary and Area embraces the principles of the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information. We are committed to ensuring that all personal information is properly collected, used only for the purposes for which it is collected, and is disposed of in a safe and timely manner when no longer required.

United Way of Calgary and Area builds stronger communities by providing people a network of care when and where they need it. Through building partnerships and investing in proven strategies, United Way addresses immediate needs and finds long-term solutions to pressing social issues. As a non profit organization, we rely on the support of generous contributors, and achieve our fundraising objectives by engaging and understanding donors. We recognize that we deal with individuals and information about individuals and that it is essential that we protect the privacy of that information.

The Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Province of Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) do not apply to most United Way activities; however United Way strives to embrace best practices. Therefore United Way is committed to follow the principles of the CSA Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information upon which PIPEDA/PIPA are based.

Click here to view Our Privacy Policy: A Commitment to Our Donors. For more information, please contact United Way’s Privacy Officer at (403) 231-6265 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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