Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for whispers from the north Native Plants www.whispersfromthenorth.ca
Effective Date: March 2026
At www.whispersfromthenorth.ca, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and supporters. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to improve our services and your experience. This includes:
Our website uses cookies (small text files) to enhance functionality:
We use your data strictly for the following purposes:
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms) solely to perform tasks on our behalf. These partners are required to maintain strict confidentiality.
5. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable technical and physical safeguards to protect your data. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
6. Your Rights
In accordance with Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Name: Elaine Wiersma Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 445 Highway 587, Shuniah, Ontario P0T 2M0
We use Weebly as a website host. If you wish to know more about the information Weebly collects, you can find it here.
Accuracy of Information
Effective Date: March 2026
At www.whispersfromthenorth.ca, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and supporters. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to improve our services and your experience. This includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, or phone number provided when you sign up for a newsletter, register for a workshop, request a consultation, or contact us.
- Transaction Data: If you purchase plants, we collect billing and shipping information. Payment details are processed securely via Square.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, collected automatically to monitor website traffic and performance.
Our website uses cookies (small text files) to enhance functionality:
- Necessary Cookies: Required for basic site operation (e.g., shopping carts).
- Analytics Cookies: We use tools like [e.g., Google Analytics] to understand how users interact with our site.
- Choice: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.
We use your data strictly for the following purposes:
- To fulfill orders and provide customer support.
- To send educational content or updates about Ontario native species (with your consent) if you have signed up for our newsletter.
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms) solely to perform tasks on our behalf. These partners are required to maintain strict confidentiality.
5. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable technical and physical safeguards to protect your data. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
6. Your Rights
In accordance with Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time.
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Name: Elaine Wiersma Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 445 Highway 587, Shuniah, Ontario P0T 2M0
We use Weebly as a website host. If you wish to know more about the information Weebly collects, you can find it here.
Accuracy of Information
- Standard of Care: While the information is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of posting, the website does not guarantee the quality, suitability, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content.
- Updates: The information may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors and is subject to change or update without notice.
- Availability: There is no guarantee that access to the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
- "As Is" Basis: All information and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
- Disclaimer of Warranties: The business disclaims all warranties and conditions (express or implied), including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability.
- Fitness for a particular purpose.
- Non-infringement of intellectual property.
- Implied warranties of merchantability.
