Privacy Policy
1. Our Commitment
The Museum of Addiction and Recovery (“MAR”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws in Canada.
By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and to the collection and use of information as outlined below.
2. What We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services, including:
Contact information: name, email, phone number, and address (if provided).
Submissions: artwork, statements, or images you voluntarily share.
Donation and payment data: processed securely through third-party platforms (we do not store payment details).
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage analytics (via cookies or Google Analytics).
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data or information from minors without consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries or submissions.
Process donations or applications.
Share updates (only if you opt in).
Improve our website, exhibitions, and user experience.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We will never sell or trade your personal data.
4. Consent and Your Rights
We collect personal information with your consent—either express (e.g., forms, checkboxes) or implied (e.g., contacting us directly).
You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing museumrecovery@gmail.com.
Under Canadian law, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
5. Data Storage, Security, and Retention
Your data is stored securely in Canada or through reputable service providers using encryption and access controls.
We retain information only as long as needed for its intended purpose or as required by law. When no longer required, data is securely deleted.
While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no online system is 100% secure. MAR is not liable for breaches beyond our reasonable control.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools to understand website usage and improve content.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site functions may not work as intended.
7. International Visitors
This website is operated in Canada. If you access it from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where privacy laws may differ from your country.
By using our site, you consent to this transfer and processing under Canadian law.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party platforms for hosting, analytics, email, or payment processing. These providers have their own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.
We are not responsible for how third parties handle your data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date above.
10. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints about this policy or your data, contact:
Museum of Addiction and Recovery
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Email: museumrecovery@gmail.com
If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca or 1-800-282-1376.