PRIVACY POLICY
At Medicine Hat Sign Works, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: This includes any data you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other
contact information when you sign up, make a purchase, or submit a form on our website.
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Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited,
time spent on the site, and other usage statistics. This information helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect data about how our website is used. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our services.
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To process your transactions or respond to your inquiries.
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To personalize your experience on our website.
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To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (if you have opted in).
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To monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance the functionality and user experience of our website.
3. Consent
By submitting personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us directly, although doing so may impact our ability to provide certain services to you.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your personal information in the
following situations:
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With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process transactions, and deliver services (e.g., payment processors,
email marketing services).
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If required by law, such as complying with a legal obligation or responding to lawful requests from public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
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To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These precautions include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under PIPEDA and Alberta's privacy laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.
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Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time,
subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
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Opting Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails and marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or by contacting us directly.
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Cookie Preferences: You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use
some features of our website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices
or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is
required or permitted by law.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at mhsignworks@gmail.com.