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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 27, 2025

At MiniMart, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you contact us or sign up for updates.

  • Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment data if you pre-authorize a card for our display case system (processed securely via third-party providers).

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected automatically via cookies or similar technologies.

  • Business Information: Company name, address, or contact details if you inquire about or purchase our services.

2. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms, request information, or communicate with us.

  • Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and log data as you use the Site.

  • From Third Parties: Such as payment processors or business partners, where applicable.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services, including the MiniMart display case system.

  • Process transactions or pre-authorizations for card-unlocked shopping.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Send promotional materials, updates, or special offers (with your consent, where required).

  • Analyze Site usage to enhance functionality and user experience.

  • Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties (e.g., payment processors, web hosts) who assist us, bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Business Partners: If relevant to delivering our services (e.g., installation partners), with your consent where required.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

  • Successors: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of MiniMart assets.

5. Cookies and Tracking

  • We use cookies to improve Site functionality and track usage. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings, though disabling them may affect Site performance.

6. Data Security

  • We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correct: Ask us to update inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications or certain data uses, where applicable.

  • To exercise these rights, contact us at stewartking@minimartretail.ca. We’ll respond within 30 days, as required by law.

8. Data Retention

  • We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., fulfilling a service, legal compliance), after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. International Transfers

  • If your data is transferred outside Canada (e.g., to U.S.-based service providers), we ensure it remains protected under agreements meeting Canadian privacy standards.

10. Children’s Privacy

  • Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under 19 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy, with changes posted here and an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance.

12. Contact Us

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