Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how thewhitehatter.ca ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit and interact with our website hosted on Wix.com ("Site").

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information through the following methods:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Contact Forms: When you submit a form, we collect your name, email, and any other information you provide.
Newsletter Sign-ups: If you subscribe to our emails, we collect your email address.

b. Automatically Collected Information

Cookies and Tracking Tools: Wix and third-party apps use cookies and similar technologies to monitor activity and improve user experience.
Analytics Data: We may use tools like Google Analytics to collect data about your device, location, and how you interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
Respond to your messages or inquiries.
Send updates, marketing materials, or newsletters (if you opted in).
Monitor website usage and performance.
Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Store and Share Your Data

Our website is hosted on Wix.com, which provides us with an online platform. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general applications.
Wix stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share information with service providers to help us operate our site, such as email newsletter platforms or analytics services.

4. Cookies
We and third-party services use cookies to:

Understand visitor preferences and behavior.
Provide a better user experience.
Track analytics and usage data.

You can modify your cookie settings through your browser. Some functionality of the site may be limited if cookies are disabled.

5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections or deletions.
Withdraw consent or object to processing.
File a complaint with a privacy authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Your Contact Email]

6. Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to third-party services or use integrations (such as social media plugins, payment processors, or external booking tools). These services have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their practices.

7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Personal Protection Systems Inc
Email: contact@thewhitehatter.ca
Website: 250-478-9119