Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for The Birds & The Tees
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 1, 2026
Privacy Policy Effective Date: August 3, 2026 Privacy Policy We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle information when you visit our website. This Privacy Policy is designed to align with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. Information We Collect Because this is a blog website, we do not intentionally collect personal information from visitors unless you voluntarily provide it. Information you may choose to provide may include: Your name and email address if you contact us. Information included in messages you send through our contact forms or communication channels. Any other information you voluntarily provide. We do not require you to provide personal information to browse our website. Automatically Collected Information When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through standard website technologies, including: Browser type and device information. General website usage information. Pages visited and interactions with the website. IP address information collected by our website hosting provider. This information is used only to maintain website security, improve website functionality, and ensure the website operates properly. Cookies What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites operate correctly, maintain security, and provide a better browsing experience. Cookies We Use Our website is hosted through Wix, which uses essential cookies and similar technologies required for the website to function properly. These cookies may be used to: Maintain website security. Protect against fraudulent activity. Support website functionality. Enable proper page loading and navigation. Maintain website performance and reliability. These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality. Cookies We Do Not Use At this time, we do not use: Advertising cookies. Behavioural tracking cookies. Social media tracking pixels. Affiliate tracking cookies. Third-party marketing cookies. Analytics cookies such as Google Analytics. If we introduce additional tools or services that use non-essential cookies in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated and visitors will be provided with appropriate notice and consent options where required. How We Use Information Any personal information you voluntarily provide may be used to: Respond to inquiries. Provide requested information. Improve our website and content. Communicate with you when requested. Maintain website security. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. How We Protect Your Information We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against: Unauthorized access. Loss or misuse. Disclosure or alteration. However, no method of transmitting information online is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Sharing of Information We do not share your personal information with third parties except: When required by law. To protect our legal rights. When necessary for website hosting and operation through service providers such as Wix. Wix may process certain information as part of providing website hosting services. Their handling of information is governed by their own privacy practices. Your Privacy Rights Under applicable Canadian privacy laws, you may have the right to: Request access to personal information we hold about you. Request correction of inaccurate information. Withdraw consent where applicable. Ask questions about how your information is collected and used. To make a privacy request, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Children's Privacy Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, privacy practices, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website. Related Policy: This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Cookies Policy.