Privacy Policy
February 7, 2025
At Canadian Bearded Builders (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://canadianbeardedbuilders.ca] (the “Site”) and use our services. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as:
Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. We collect this information when you fill out forms on our site, such as the “Get a Quote” form or contact forms.
Project Information: Details about your project interests, preferences, and specific requirements, as provided through our forms.
Usage Data: This includes information about how you use the Site, such as:
IP Address: Your internet protocol (IP) address.
Browser Type: The type of web browser you are using.
Operating System: The operating system of your device.
Referring URLs: The website you visited before coming to our Site.
Pages Visited: The pages you visit on our Site.
Time Spent: The amount of time you spend on each page.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below for more details.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
Directly from You: When you voluntarily provide information through forms on our Site (e.g., “Get a Quote” form, contact form, subscription forms).
Automatically: Through cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies as you navigate the Site.
Third-Party Sources: Potentially through integrations with other services, such as social media platforms (only if you interact with our social media links or embedded feeds).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Providing Services:
Responding to your inquiries and requests.
Providing you with quotes for our services.
Managing and administering your projects.
Communicating with you about your projects.
Improving the Site:
Analyzing Site usage to understand how users interact with our content and features.
Troubleshooting technical problems.
Personalizing your experience on the Site.
Marketing and Communication:
Sending you promotional emails or newsletters about our services (only with your consent, where required by law).
Providing you with updates about our company.
Legal Compliance:
Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Responding to legal requests or legal processes.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information to the following categories of recipients:
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., website hosting, data analytics, email marketing). We will use contractual or other means to provide a comparable level of protection while the information is being processed by a service provider.
Business Partners: We may share your information with trusted business partners who assist us in providing our services (e.g., subcontractors).
Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or other government agencies if required by law or legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Site.
What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, track your activity, and personalize your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Site and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics (or other analytics tools) to collect information about how you use the Site. This information helps us understand how users interact with our content and features, and allows us to improve the Site. These cookies collect data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
Marketing Cookies: These may be used to track your browsing activity across websites and deliver targeted advertisements.
Your Choices: You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive data during transmission.
Firewalls: Using firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
Access Controls: Limiting access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.
Regular Security Audits: Conducting regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example, we may retain your information to:
Provide you with ongoing services.
Comply with legal obligations.
Resolve disputes.
Enforce our agreements.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Canadian Bearded Builders – 416-894-9438 | 416-565-0862
[email protected]