PIPEDA Compliance Statement:

 

At MW T-Shirts™, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to complying with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, ensuring full transparency and adherence to federal privacy standards. If you have any questions, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

 

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1. What type of information do we collect?

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and payment information.

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.

 

 

2. How do we collect information?

We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from You: When you make a purchase, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

• Automatically: Through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

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3. How do we store your personal information?

Our store is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall to protect your privacy.

 

All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by our store adhere to the standards set by

PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers. This information security standard is designed to reduce payment card fraud by increasing security controls around cardholder data.

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4. Why do we collect such personal information?

We collect your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Process Transactions: To fulfill your orders and process payments.

• To Communicate with You: To send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and respond to your inquiries.

• To Improve Our Services: To understand how you use our website and improve your shopping experience.

• To Send Promotional Materials: To inform you about new products, special offers, and events (only if you have opted in to receive such communications).

• To Facilitate Shipping: We share your shipping address with the manufacturer for shipping purposes.

 

 

​5. How do we communicate with you

We may contact you via:

• Email: For order confirmations, updates, and promotional materials.

• Phone: For urgent inquiries or order-related issues.

• Postal Mail: For shipping products and promotional materials (if applicable).

 

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6. How do we use cookies and other tracking tools?

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

• Enhance Your Experience: By remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionalities.

• Analyze Usage: To monitor website performance and understand user behavior.

• Deliver Targeted Ads: To show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing history and preferences.

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Breach Notification Process

 

In the event of a security breach involving personal information, MW T-Shirts™ will take immediate steps to mitigate the risk, notify affected individuals, and inform the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required by law.

 

Third-Party Processors

At MW T-Shirts™, we collaborate with trusted third-party processors who share our commitment to protecting your privacy.

We ensure that any personal data shared with our partners is safeguarded through stringent data protection measures. These measures include:

• Strict Data Handling Protocols: Our partners follow rigorous data handling protocols to ensure your information is protected.

• Compliance with Data Protection Laws: All third-party processors comply with relevant data protection laws and regulations.

Your privacy is our top priority, and we strive to maintain the highest standards in data protection.

 

 

Customer Data Management and Retention Policy

• We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill our business purposes and comply with legal obligations. If you request the deletion of your data, we will delete it securely. 

 

 

7. How can you withdraw your consent?

If you no longer want us to process your data, you can:

• Unsubscribe from Emails: Click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our marketing emails.

• Contact Us Directly: Email us at contact@mwtshirtsonline.com to request data deletion.​​

 

 

8. Privacy Policy updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

 

 

9. Questions and contact information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at: contact@mwtshirtsonline.com 

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