At Fafoi, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our blog:
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, and phone number when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments).
- Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, device type, IP address, location (approximate), and website usage data collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for purposes including:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our blog content and services.
- Responding to inquiries, comments, or feedback.
- Sending newsletters or updates (if you have opted in).
- Analyzing website performance and user engagement.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian laws and regulations.
3. Consent
By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see “Contact Us” section below).
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences.
- Analyze traffic and improve user experience.
- Deliver more relevant content.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some website features may not function properly without them.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information only in the following cases:
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of Fafoi, our users, or the public.
- With trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting or analytics) who are contractually obligated to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Security of Information
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification. However, no system or method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Withdraw consent to the use of your personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our blog is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected such data, it will be deleted immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Fafoi Blog
📞 Phone: +1 418-693-7417
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: 1449 Champlain Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 1N3, Canada
