1. General

1.1 The following policy outlines how Buy a Toy (the “Company”) will collect, use, protect and disclose personal information using its website, Buyatoy.ca (the “Website”). In this Privacy Policy, the terms “we”, “our” and “us” mean the Company.

This Privacy Policy governs our practices with respect to personal information we collect through our Website and is effective as of January 1, 2018. Our Company takes your privacy seriously and is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. Because we do gather certain types of information from visitors to our sites, we have developed a privacy statement to help you understand the terms and conditions surrounding the collection and use of that information. This statement discloses the types of information we gather, how it is used, and how you can gain access to and edit any data that we have collected about you at any time.

The application of this Privacy Policy is subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Regulations made thereunder, and any other applicable legislation, regulations, tariffs, agreements, orders of any court with competent jurisdiction and other lawful requests.

This Privacy Policy is to be read in combination with the Terms and Conditions of Use, found at [Insert link to Terms of Use here], and terms defined in the Terms and Conditions of Use have the same meaning here, unless the context requires otherwise.

2. Our Guiding Principles

2.1 Our Company respects the privacy of individuals who visit our Website, send us e-mail, or participate in features or services we offer online. Accordingly, our policy regarding online privacy has been developed using the following guiding principles:

• (a) Our Company maintains a strict “no-spam” policy. Subscribers to our e-mail services (or any other feature/service found on our Website) will not receive unsolicited e-mail messages from us.
• (b) Our Company collects information online primarily to provide our visitors with a more relevant experience on our Website. When doing so, we will make every reasonable effort to avoid excessive or irrelevant collection of data.
• (c) Our Company will take reasonable physical, electronic and managerial measures to safeguard and secure any information you provide to us (e.g. data will be stored in protected databases on secured servers with restricted access).

3. Non-Personally Identifiable Data

3.1 Anytime you visit our Website, we may gather certain non-personally identifiable information regarding the means you use to access our Website…

3.2 We use this information to help diagnose problems with our server, administer the Website, and compile broad statistical data…

4. Personal Information

4.1 Personal information is any information disclosed to us within the context of our relationship…

4.2 In serving the needs of the Company, its employees, and clients, it is important that the Company have accurate information…

4.3 The Company collects personal information through two methods: 1) Voluntarily-provided; 2) From other sources.

4.4 The personal data record created through your registration can only be accessed with the unique password associated with that record…

5. Voluntarily-Provided Personal Information

5.1 Any information you provide to us when you enroll in our mailing list, request information, or use any interactive features is securely maintained.

5.2 You may opt out of receiving future communications at any time. This data may be used to tailor your experience on our site.

6. Personal Information Collected from Other Sources

6.1 We may receive information about you from other sources in accordance with applicable laws…

6.2 We use remarketing tools (like Facebook and Google) and cookies to provide targeted advertising. You can opt out using the DoubleClick opt-out page [insert link].

7. Personal Information Disclosure

7.1 We may disclose personal information to comply with law enforcement or legal requests…

7.2 Your consent is required for any new use or disclosure of your personal information…

7.3 Business Partners: We may share certain data through partnerships to offer expanded services.

7.4 Agents: We may use service providers to handle certain functions on our behalf, with limited data access.

7.5 Cookies: Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

7.6 Public Forums: Information posted on forums or public areas becomes public. Use caution.

7.7 Third Parties: We may share info with licensed financers for loan applications.

7.8 Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

7.9 Compliance: We may disclose data to comply with laws or protect public interest.

7.10 With Consent: If anything changes, we’ll inform you and seek your consent again.

8. Third Parties

8.1 External sites linked from our Website are not covered by this policy. Please review their privacy policies.

8.2 We use Dealertrack Canada Inc. to submit applications to banks. Their privacy policy can be reviewed at: Dealertrack Privacy Policy.

9. Data Protection

9.1 We may run credit checks via Dealertrack and associated agencies. Data may be shared with fraud prevention agencies.

9.2 You authorize us to verify your information and agree to its use as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

10. Opt-out Procedures

10.1 You may opt out of communications during sign-up or any time thereafter.

10.2 To opt out after sharing your information, email us at info@buyatoy.ca.

10.3 If you do not want marketing messages, contact us at info@buyatoy.ca.

11. Accessing Your Personal Information

11.1 You have access to your data and may request it. A processing fee may apply if it involves significant effort.

12. Retention Period

12.1 We retain your information only as long as needed. No defined retention period is set.

13. Questions about this Privacy Policy?

13.1 Contact us at info@buyatoy.ca with any questions about this Privacy Policy.