Last updated: 15 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the Gordon L. Diewert Foundation (the “Foundation”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information through this website.
It also describes, at a high level, how the Foundation coordinates with Cocendo—a separate technology partner—when limited personal information must be shared to administer student grocery support programs in a secure and privacy‑preserving way.
This Policy applies to personal information collected when you:
Visit or interact with this website
Make a donation or request a tax receipt
Submit a contact, partnership, or volunteer inquiry
Subscribe to updates or newsletters (if offered)
Cocendo operates its own platforms and pages, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
Depending on your interaction, we may collect:
Identity and contact information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, institution or organization, and role or affiliation.
Donation information: Donation amount, date, payment method (processed via third‑party providers like Stripe), designated program, and tax receipt details.
Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, basic usage data, and cookies used for essential site functionality and anonymized analytics.
Communications information: Messages sent via contact forms or email, communication preferences, and records of consent where required.
Student‑related information: When handling student data (e.g., eligibility or digital grocery card delivery), the Foundation and Cocendo minimize data collection and use privacy‑enhancing methods. Student information is typically managed through post‑secondary institutions, not collected directly from students via this website.
We collect personal information:
Directly from you (e.g., forms, donations, emails)
Automatically through your use of the website (e.g., server logs, cookies)
From partner institutions, only with appropriate authorization and in compliance with applicable privacy laws
The Foundation uses personal information to:
Process donations and issue official tax receipts
Respond to inquiries about partnerships, volunteering, or general questions
Administer and evaluate student support programs—using de‑identified or aggregated data whenever possible
Maintain website security and performance
Fulfill legal, regulatory, audit, and reporting obligations under Canadian law
Where Cocendo provides the digital infrastructure for grocery cards, only limited, necessary data (such as a unique identifier) is shared between the Foundation and Cocendo—solely to enable card funding, delivery, and impact tracking.
We collect and use personal information based on:
Your consent (e.g., when submitting a form or making a donation)
Legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., charitable reporting under the Income Tax Act)
Legitimate charitable interests (e.g., program administration, fraud prevention), balanced against your privacy rights
The Foundation may share personal information with:
Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors) under confidentiality agreements
Cocendo and, where applicable, partner post‑secondary institutions, but only the minimum data necessary for program delivery
Government authorities, auditors, or law enforcement only when required by law
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Some service providers or cloud systems used by the Foundation or Cocendo may store or process data outside Canada (e.g., in the United States). Where this occurs, we rely on contractual safeguards to help ensure an adequate level of protection.
The Foundation implements reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Security practices are reviewed regularly and aligned with industry standards appropriate for a small registered charity.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law (e.g., 6–7 years for financial and tax records under CRA guidelines).
When no longer needed, information is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in compliance with legal requirements.
Under applicable Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA), you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal information held by the Foundation
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent to certain uses (subject to legal or operational constraints and reasonable notice)
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact page. Identity verification may be required.
This website uses cookies to:
Enable essential functions (e.g., security, session management)
Gather anonymized insights to improve content and user experience
You may adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies, though this may affect website functionality. Where legally required, we will seek your consent before non‑essential cookies are placed.
This website is not intended to collect personal information directly from individuals under the age of majority (typically 18 or 19 in Canada) without parental or institutional consent.
Student‑related data is handled indirectly—through post‑secondary institutions and Cocendo—using processes designed to uphold dignity, privacy, and safety.
This Policy may be updated periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
For questions about this Policy, or to request access to or correction of your personal information, please use the Contact page on this website.
The Gordon L. Diewert Foundation is supported by the Cocendo Social Engine, a platform that transforms everyday spending into meals, scholarships, and community impact.
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