Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 17, 2025
A Word for Today (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website at https://awordfortoday.ca (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, create an account, make a donation, receive bonus materials (gifts), or otherwise interact with the Site.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term “personal information,” we mean information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you. The categories of personal information we may collect depend on how you use the Site and applicable law, and can include:
– Contact details (name, email address, mailing address, phone number).
– Account information (username, password, preferences).
– Donation and payment information (transaction details, payment method details processed via PayPal, Stripe, or credit cards—note: we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers).
– Communications (messages you send us, customer support inquiries).
– Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps, general location) collected via cookies and similar technologies.
– Any other information you choose to provide to us.
Personal Information Sources
– Directly from you (e.g., account creation, donations, forms, email).
– Automatically via cookies and similar technologies when you browse the Site.
– From service providers that assist us in operating the Site and processing payments.
– From publicly available sources or other third parties as permitted by law.
How We Use Your Personal Information
– Provide and improve the Site and our services.
– Process donations and issue tax receipts where applicable.
– Send bonus materials (gifts) associated with donations.
– Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing updates you request.
– Maintain, personalize, and secure accounts.
– Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues.
– Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
– With service providers (e.g., website hosting, payment processing via PayPal and Stripe, analytics) who use the information to provide services to us and are subject to contractual confidentiality obligations.
– To comply with laws or valid legal processes, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
– In connection with organizational changes (e.g., reorganization), subject to appropriate protections.
– With your direction or consent.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site, understand usage, and personalize content. We use Google Analytics to help us analyze how visitors use the Site. We also use YouTube embeds to present video content; YouTube may collect information about your interaction with embedded videos. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some Site features may not function properly.
Third‑Party Websites and Links
The Site may link to or embed content from third‑party websites (including YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy notices.
Children’s Data
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Security and Retention
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete certain personal information, or to withdraw consent where applicable. To submit a request, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
International Transfers
Our service providers may process personal information outside of the province or country where you reside. We take steps designed to ensure appropriate protection for personal information transferred internationally, consistent with applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above and post the updated Policy on the Site.
Contact
If you have questions about our privacy practices or this Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
A Word for Today
P.O. Box 211
St. Charles Station
Kirkland, Québec, Canada
H9H 0A3
Email: info@awordfortoday.ca
