Privacy Policy for Beris.ca

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

Beris.ca is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with PIPEDA and applicable Canadian privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

Personal Information

Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide through forms or account registration.

Non-Personal Information

IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on site).

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide and improve our services.
• Respond to your inquiries or requests.
• Process transactions and communicate with you regarding your orders or services.
• Send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (only with your explicit consent).
• Analyze website performance and user behavior to enhance the user experience.

3. Consent

By providing personal information to Beris.ca, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us at [email protected].

Disclaimer

By providing my phone number to "Beris", I agree and acknowledge that "Beris" may send text messages to my wireless phone number for any purpose. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary, and you will be able to Opt-out by replying "STOP." For more information on how your data will be handled, please see our privacy policy below:

• No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
• All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in delivering services (e.g., hosting, payment processing) and agree to comply with strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required to comply with Canadian law or legal processes.
• Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Beris.ca uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance website functionality.
• Analyze site usage and performance.
• Provide personalized content or advertisements.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your user experience on our website.

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

7. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by Canadian law.

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Withdraw consent for the collection or use of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in Canadian privacy laws or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]

Additional Notes:

• This policy is compliant with PIPEDA and general Canadian privacy standards.
• If your website serves users in Quebec, you may need to provide this Privacy Policy in French to comply with Quebec's Charter of the French Language.
• If your website collects sensitive personal information, ensure additional measures are in place, such as encryption and detailed opt-in consent mechanisms.