Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Updates

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Data Security

Data security is of the utmost importance to us and we are committed to ensuring the information we collect from you is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online and offline.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

We may collect information you provide directly to us, along with technical and usage information needed to operate the website, improve the service, and respond to requests.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images on the website.

Contact Forms

When visitors submit messages via contact forms on the site, we collect the data shown in the form in order to respond to the request and to help with spam detection.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. Cookies are commonly used to make websites function properly, work more efficiently, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes, and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

A cookie does not give us access to your computer or personal information other than the data you choose to share with us.

If you leave a comment on the site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. If you have an account and log in, temporary and login-related cookies may be set to manage authentication and display preferences. If you log out, login cookies will be removed.

By using our website, you imply consent to the use of cookies. If you do not consent to the use of cookies, please configure your browser or device to reject them or prompt before accepting them. Doing so may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Users may opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting the Google Advertising Settings page.

Analytics

We may collect information you provide when completing forms, questionnaires, orders, mailing list signups, surveys, and when contacting us online or offline. This may include your name, contact information such as phone and email, and address.

We may also collect information automatically when you use the website, access marketing materials, or contact us by email or phone. Analytics tools such as Google Analytics may be used to measure session information, page visits, and how visitors use the website. This information may include IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device, service provider, and similar technical data.

If you do not want information about your visit sent to Google Analytics, you may use Google’s browser opt-out tools.

Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, audio, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the other website directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

Who we share your data with

By using our website, you imply consent to the use of cookies and certain third-party services that may be necessary to operate the website, process payments, or analyze usage. If you do not consent, please configure your browser or device appropriately, though some features may not work fully.

Who Else May See Your Data

Due to the nature of our business and the internet, information and data you provide may be transferred outside the country where it was submitted. If you are submitting information from a country within the European Economic Area (EEA), it is possible that data may be transferred outside the EEA, where privacy regulations may differ.

Controlling Your Personal Information

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties.

In the event of a sale or acquisition of all or a portion of our assets, business assets may be transferred, including information we have collected. We may also disclose information if required by law or where necessary to investigate suspected fraud, illegal activity, or threats to safety.

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information, update your information, or request details of personal information we hold by contacting us through the website.

Third Party Service Providers

We use a third-party online payment gateway provider to process credit card payments. You provide credit or debit card information directly to the provider and not to us. Information provided to that provider is outside our direct control and subject to its own terms and policies.

We may also use third-party service providers to help operate our business and website, or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with those third parties for limited purposes when appropriate.

Third Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites and services. We do not control the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for them. Browsing and interaction on any third-party website is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely so follow-up comments can be recognized and approved automatically.

For users who register on the website, personal information provided in user profiles may also be stored. Users can usually view, edit, or delete personal information at any time, except where some account fields cannot be changed. Website administrators may also see and edit that information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including data you have provided. You may also request that we erase personal data we hold about you, except for data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Applicable Law and Choice of Forum

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. All matters arising out of these terms shall be resolved exclusively by the provincial and federal courts located in Toronto, Ontario. Each party consents to personal jurisdiction in those courts and waives objections based on inconvenience of forum.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this website, you accept this privacy policy. By providing your personal data, you consent to the use, processing, storing, transferring, and disclosing of your information for the purposes set out in this privacy policy.

If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed acceptance of those changes.