Donations
Your personal data is always secure and confidential while browsing this site.
When you donate using our online donation system, your data is encrypted and transferred over a secure network using industry-standard security technology.
We never sell or lend your personal data to anybody. Only members of our Board handle your personal information. It’s safe with us.
Our Volunteers: Their Personal Information
The Soup Kitchen is committed to protecting the privacy of our volunteers. We collect personal information for the purpose of managing our volunteer program, communicating with volunteers, and ensuring the safety and security of our organization and its activities.
We collect volunteer information such as name, contact information, emergency contact details, and relevant experience. This information will be used to schedule volunteers, communicate with them about upcoming events, and provide necessary support. We may share information with relevant staff members, board members, and insurance providers, but we will not disclose information to third parties without a volunteer’s consent, except when required by law.
We will take reasonable steps to protect a volunteer’s information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We will retain this information only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated and will then dispose of it securely.
A vounteer has the right to access their personal information and request corrections if needed. Please contact The Board at The Soup Kitchen at info@thesoupkitchen.ca with any questions or concerns about our privacy practices.
Our Diners: Services and Photos
We have utmost respect for the privacy and confidentiality of those who use our service. All diners featured in The Soup Kitchen photos, stories or other materials have given their express permission through a signed release for us to share their likeness and story.
Social Media Disclosure
The Soup Kitchen uses Instagram to communicate with the public about our organization, meals offered, acknowledgement of supporters and sponsors, and sharing news relevant to our community. We maintain a neutral stance, refraining from stating personal information or opinions, making judgements and engaging in politically-related conversations. We will respect the privacy of our community, volunteers, and diners by not posting or sharing last names, posting photos, videos, or tagging specific individuals without consent.
We have a no-tolerance policy for conduct on our social media that is contrary to our vision, mission and values. Inappropriate conduct will be flagged, banned and/or removed as we see fit.