Last updated: May 28, 2025
Who We Are
This website is operated by the Rotary Club of Hamilton, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Our primary website is https://rotaryclubhamilton.ca, and we also manage affiliated websites including https://childrensfund.ca and https://corekids.ca.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract this data.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set several cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen option cookies last one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser. It includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if the visitor had visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content, including if you are logged into those websites.
Donations and Payment Processing
When you make a donation or register for an event, your payment is securely processed by our third-party payment provider, Worldline. We do not store any credit card or banking information on our servers. All transactions are handled in accordance with PCI DSS compliance standards. For more information, please review Worldline’s Privacy Policy.
Analytics and Tracking
We use services such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to monitor website traffic and visitor engagement. These services may collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser, and pages visited. This data helps us improve our website and better serve our audience.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to newsletters or register through our website, you may receive communications from the Rotary Club of Hamilton. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link in our emails or contacting us directly via our Contact Form.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security verification.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments instead of moderation.
For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username). Website administrators can also access and modify this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data, excluding any data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make such a request, please contact us through our secure Contact Form.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. Our site uses SSL encryption, firewall protection, and access controls to ensure data security.
Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for additional legal information regarding the use of this website.