Effective Date: January 26/2026
At Dignity 1st, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data across our housing, learning, and employment programs.
- Information We Collect:
To provide our services effectively, we may collect the following:
1. Personal Identifiers: Name, contact details, and date of birth.
2. Program Data: Information shared during intake for Dignity Home or the Learning Centre (e.g.,
employment history, educational goals).
3. Financial Information: Payment details for “Dignity Classes” or information provided during
financial literacy workshops.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your data strictly to:
1. Coordinate housing and mentorship services.
2. Facilitate job placements through Dignity Works.
3. Process payments and issue tax receipts for donations.
4. Improve our programs through anonymous, aggregated impact reporting.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We only share data when:
1. Consent is given: For example, sharing a resume with a potential employer.
2. Legal requirements: To comply with health, safety, or legal obligations.
3. Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us run our platform (e.g., secure payment processors).
- Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access. This includes encrypted storage for sensitive resident files and secure transaction protocols for our social enterprise workshops.
- Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@dignity1st.org