Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Welcome to Salty Life Merch! This Privacy Policy explains how Salty Life Merch ("we," "us," or "our"), a business located in Ontario, Canada, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you access or use our website at https://saltylifemerch.com (the "Website"), place orders, create an account, or interact with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian laws. Personal information means any information about an identifiable individual.

By using the Website or providing us with personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website or provide us with your information.

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective upon posting; continued use constitutes acceptance.

1. Accountability

We are accountable for personal information under our control. Alyssa (alyssa@saltylifemerch.com) is our designated contact for privacy matters.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary for our purposes.

• Automatically Collected (Device Information): When you visit the Website, we may collect data about your device and browsing activity, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, time zone, pages viewed, referral sources, and interaction details. We use cookies and similar technologies for this (see our [Cookies section in Terms and Conditions] or manage via settings).

• Provided by You: When you register, place an order, contact us, or subscribe (e.g., to newsletters), we may collect:

  • Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address;

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store full card details);

  • Order details, preferences, or any information you voluntarily provide.

You can browse anonymously without providing identifiable information, but certain features (e.g., ordering, account creation, contacting us) require it.

3. Why We Collect and Use Your Personal Information (Identifying Purposes and Consent)

We identify purposes at or before collection and obtain your meaningful consent (express or implied, depending on context).

We collect, use, and disclose personal information to:

• Process and fulfill orders (including shipping and payment);

• Provide customer service, respond to inquiries, and manage accounts;

• Improve the Website, prevent fraud/abuse, and analyze usage (aggregated/anonymized where possible);

• Send transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations) or, with consent, marketing/newsletters;

• Comply with legal obligations.

Consent is meaningful: informed, voluntary, and easy to withdraw (contact us). Implied consent may apply for necessary purposes (e.g., order fulfillment). You can withdraw consent anytime (may limit services).

4. Limiting Collection, Use, Disclosure, and Retention

We limit collection to what is necessary. We use and disclose only for identified purposes or with consent/new consent.

We may share with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors like Stripe/PayPal, shipping carriers like Canada Post/UPS, hosting like Hostinger, analytics tools);

• As required by law (e.g., subpoenas, government requests).

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for purposes or legal requirements (typically [e.g., 7 years for tax/order records]), then securely destroy or anonymize it.

5. Safeguards

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction (e.g., encryption for transmissions, secure servers).

No internet transmission is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Openness

This Policy is clear, accessible, and explains our practices. It is linked in the Website footer and at key points (e.g., checkout).

7. Individual Access and Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information we hold;

• Request corrections if inaccurate/incomplete;

• Withdraw consent (subject to legal/contractual limits).

To exercise these, contact us at alyssa@saltylifemerch.com. We may verify identity and respond within 30 days (extendable). Minimal/no fee unless extensive.

If we deny access (rare, e.g., legal reasons), we will explain why.

8. Data Breaches

If a breach poses a real risk of significant harm, we will notify you and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required by PIPEDA.

9. Links to Other Websites

The Website may link to third-party sites (e.g., payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies.

10. International Transfers

Personal information may be processed or stored outside Canada (e.g., by U.S.-based providers). It is subject to those countries' laws but protected by contracts ensuring comparable safeguards.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Contact Us

For questions, access requests, complaints, consent withdrawal, or concerns:

Email: alyssa@saltylifemerch.com

We encourage resolving issues informally first.

Thank you for trusting Salty Life Merch with your information as we spread faith through our merchandise!