What Data We Collect
Kingston Food Rescue collects the following information from registered users:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Address (for pickup and delivery locations)
- Transaction logs (pickups, deliveries, and related activities)
Why We Collect This Data
We collect this information for the following purposes:
- Logistics coordination: To facilitate communication and coordination between producers, drivers, storage locations, and distributors
- Food safety compliance: To maintain traceability records required for food safety regulations
- Impact reporting: To track and report on the effectiveness of our food rescue operations
How Data Is Shared
Contact details (name, phone, email, address) are shared only between parties directly involved in specific food transactions. For example:
- When a pickup is claimed, the producer's contact information is shared with the assigned driver
- When a delivery is scheduled, the driver's contact information is shared with the destination (storage location or distributor)
- Only participants in a specific transaction (Producer, Driver, Storage, Distributor for that pickup) receive relevant contact details
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Important Notice
We do not collect any personally identifiable information about end-recipients of food.
Data Retention
Transaction logs and related records are retained for food safety traceability purposes. These records may be kept for extended periods as required by food safety regulations and to enable historical impact reporting.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to food safety record-keeping requirements)
To exercise these rights, please contact the system administrator through the admin portal or by contacting the organization directly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the admin portal or reach out to the Kingston Food Rescue organization directly.