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Our website address is: https://blackribbonorganization.com.
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How long we retain your data
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What rights you have over your data
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Confidentiality, Code of Conduct, and Safe Participation Policy
Black Ribbon Organization | Member Policy
At Black Ribbon Organization, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, supportive, and confidential environment for all members participating in our programs, services, meetings, and community spaces. Because our organization supports single fathers and men navigating sensitive personal, family, and legal challenges, confidentiality, respect, and responsible conduct are essential to maintaining trust within our community.
By joining or participating in any of our programs, events, virtual meetings, online spaces, support groups, or member communications, all members agree to the following:
1. Confidentiality of Program Information
Any personal, sensitive, or confidential information shared by members, facilitators, volunteers, administrators, or guests within our programs must remain strictly private and must not be shared with any outside person, organization, platform, or source unless expressly authorized or required by law.
This includes, without limitation:
- personal stories, experiences, or disclosures shared during meetings or programs;
- member names, identities, contact details, family information, or legal circumstances;
- any program materials, discussions, advice, or internal communications intended only for participants.
Members must not repeat, repost, circulate, distribute, or otherwise disclose information learned through the program to external parties.
2. No Social Media Sharing
To protect the privacy, dignity, and safety of all participants, members must not post, share, reference, quote, screenshot, summarize, or discuss any part of meetings, discussions, member interactions, or program content on social media or public platforms.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- TikTok
- X / Twitter
- YouTube
- blogs, forums, podcasts, livestreams, or group chats
No member may identify another member, describe another member’s situation, or post any content that could reasonably reveal participation in the program.
3. No Recording of Virtual Meetings or Sessions
Recording of virtual meetings, video calls, online support sessions, workshops, or any other program activities is strictly prohibited.
This includes:
- audio recordings;
- video recordings;
- screen recordings;
- screenshots;
- photographs of screens or devices;
- use of third-party tools, apps, or software to capture content.
Participation in meetings is conditional upon respecting this no-recording rule at all times.
4. Respect for Privacy and Personal Information
Members must not request, collect, store, share, publish, misuse, or exploit another member’s personal information for any reason outside the intended purpose of the program.
Personal information includes, but is not limited to:
- full names;
- phone numbers;
- email addresses;
- home or work addresses;
- court or custody details;
- financial information;
- health-related information;
- photographs, recordings, or identifying details.
Any misuse of another person’s personal information is considered a serious violation of this policy.
5. No Misconduct, Manipulation, or Exploitation
Members must not use the program, community, meetings, or member relationships for misconduct, manipulation, coercion, intimidation, harassment, personal gain, or any improper purpose.
Prohibited conduct includes:
- manipulating or misleading other members;
- pressuring members for personal, emotional, financial, legal, or social advantage;
- using the program to target, influence, exploit, or control others;
- bringing conflict, hostility, or bad-faith behaviour into the community;
- engaging in conduct that undermines the safety, trust, or integrity of the program.
6. Respectful Conduct Requirement
All members are expected to treat other members, volunteers, facilitators, moderators, and administrators with respect, dignity, and courtesy at all times.
Members must:
- communicate respectfully;
- respect differences in background, opinion, and personal experience;
- participate in a constructive and supportive manner;
- follow directions given by program administrators and facilitators.
7. Aggressive Behaviour and Language Not Tolerated
Aggressive behaviour, threatening conduct, abusive language, intimidation, harassment, discrimination, bullying, or hostile communication of any kind will not be tolerated.
This includes:
- verbal abuse;
- insulting, degrading, or inflammatory comments;
- yelling or threatening behaviour;
- discriminatory or hateful language;
- repeated disruptive or confrontational conduct;
- harassment of members or administrators inside or outside the program.
Any behaviour that creates an unsafe, hostile, or disruptive environment may result in immediate action.
8. Removal from the Program
Black Ribbon Organization reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend, restrict, or remove any member from the program, community, meeting, or service if that member violates this policy or engages in conduct inconsistent with the organization’s mission, safety standards, or community values.
Serious or repeated violations may result in:
- immediate removal from a meeting or program;
- temporary suspension;
- permanent removal of membership or access;
- restriction from future participation.
Where appropriate, the organization may also take further steps where necessary to protect members, administrators, or the integrity of the program.
9. Duty to Maintain a Safe Community
Our organization is committed to maintaining a safe and trusted environment for all participants. Every member shares responsibility for protecting the privacy, dignity, and emotional safety of others.
By participating in our programs, members acknowledge that confidentiality, respect, and proper conduct are conditions of participation.
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Black Ribbon Organization
At Black Ribbon Organization, we respect the privacy of our members, participants, volunteers, donors, and website visitors. We are committed to protecting personal information and handling it responsibly, confidentially, and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws and privacy best practices.
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
We collect, use, and protect personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes connected to our not-for-profit mission, including supporting members, administering programs, responding to inquiries, managing participation, and maintaining safe community operations.
We do not sell, trade, or improperly disclose personal information.
2. Personal Information We May Collect
Depending on the nature of a person’s interaction with us, we may collect information such as:
- name;
- email address;
- phone number;
- mailing address;
- membership or intake information;
- information voluntarily shared in forms, meetings, or communications;
- program participation information;
- website contact form submissions or other direct inquiries.
We will limit collection to information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes of our programs and services.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information to:
- respond to questions and requests;
- assess eligibility for programs or membership;
- administer support services, meetings, and programs;
- communicate with members and participants;
- maintain internal records;
- protect the safety, integrity, and proper functioning of our services;
- comply with legal and regulatory obligations where required.
We will not use personal information for unrelated purposes without consent, unless permitted or required by law.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not disclose personal information to outside parties except:
- with the individual’s consent;
- where disclosure is necessary for program administration and is appropriately limited;
- where required or authorized by law;
- where necessary to protect safety, security, rights, or the integrity of the organization or others.
5. Safeguarding Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification. Safeguards may include administrative, technical, and physical measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
Because many of the matters discussed within our organization are personal and sensitive, we expect all members, volunteers, and administrators to respect confidentiality and privacy obligations at all times.
6. Confidentiality in Group Programs
While we work hard to promote confidentiality in meetings, support groups, and virtual programs, absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in any group setting. For that reason, all participants are required to follow our confidentiality and code of conduct rules, including the prohibition on recording, reposting, or sharing member information.
7. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to meet operational needs, or as required by law.
8. Access and Correction
Individuals may request access to the personal information we hold about them and may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, subject to any legal limits or exceptions.
9. Website Communications
If you contact us through our website, email, or online forms, any information you provide will be used only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry, administering services, or maintaining our records in accordance with this policy.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our organization, programs, technology, or legal obligations. The most current version will always be posted on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Black Ribbon Organization
Privacy Contact: Admin
Email: [email protected]