Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which applies to private-sector organizations across Canada. Nothing in this Policy is legal advice. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with Canadian privacy legislation relevant to your business.
Privacy Policy - The Basics
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of individuals in Canada.
Personal information means any information about an identifiable individual, such as name, email, address, payment details, or IP address.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and using your information only for the purposes described in this Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Contact details (name, email, phone number, address)
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Payment and billing information
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Account information (login credentials, preferences)
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Technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies, analytics)
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Other information you choose to provide
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
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To provide and manage our services
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To process transactions and deliver products or services
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To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
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To send updates, promotions, or marketing (with consent)
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To improve our website and services
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To meet legal and regulatory requirements
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only:
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With service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting services)
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If required by law or legal authorities
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In connection with a merger, acquisition, or business transfer
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With your explicit consent
Data Storage and Cross-Border Transfers
Your information may be stored in Canada or transferred outside of Canada (e.g., to cloud providers in the United States). If transferred, it will remain subject to PIPEDA protections, but may be accessible to foreign authorities under their laws.
Your Rights Under Canadian Law
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information held by us
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Withdraw your consent to data collection or marketing at any time
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File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe your privacy rights are violated
Security Measures
We use appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While we take steps to protect your data, no system is completely secure.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by Canadian law.
