Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 5, 2025

At St. Brigid’s Bookshop, we care deeply about your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who has access to it, and how we keep it safe, in accordance with Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA). By using our website, you consent to the conditions set out in this privacy policy and the collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this privacy policy.

1. What We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

  • IP address

  • Your name

  • Shipping and billing address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Optional details you choose to share (such as gift notes or information about recipients)

2. How We Collect It
We collect this information when you:

  • Place an order

  • Sign up for updates or create an account

  • Use our contact form or send us an email

  • Use cookies as you browse our site

3. Why We Collect It
We collect your information to:

  • Fulfill and ship your orders

  • Contact you about your order if needed

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Send occasional updates, educational content, or promotional offers (only if you’ve signed up)

  • Improve your shopping experience

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Information
Our website is built on the SITE123 platform, which includes built-in security features such as SSL encryption to help protect your data during transmission. Your information is stored securely, and access is restricted to trusted personnel who need it to complete orders or assist with customer service.

While we take great care to protect your data, please note that no system is completely immune to risks. We do our best to keep your information safe.

5. How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be stored for as long as St. Brigid’s Bookshop is operationally online. You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

6. Sharing Information with Third Parties
We may share your information with trusted third-party services to help fulfill your orders or improve our services:

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, credit card services)

  • Shipping carriers (e.g., Canada Post)

These third parties are required to protect your data and may only use it to provide services related to your order.

7. Who Has Access to Your Data
The personal information we collect is accessible only to Rachel Siebert, the owner of St. Brigid's Bookshop, and to bookshop employees. As the sole proprietor of the business, Rachel is responsible for managing, processing, and safeguarding your data. This includes fulfilling orders, responding to customer inquiries, and ensuring the smooth operation of the website.

Your data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality. It will never be shared with or sold to third parties unless (as stated above) for necessary business operations or in the following cases:

  • If the law requires it

  • If it is required for any legal proceeding

  • To prove or protect our legal rights

  • To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to your personal information.

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections if anything is inaccurate

  • Withdraw your consent or request the deletion of your information at any time

To do so, please contact us at: rachel.siebert@stbrigidsbookshop.ca

9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us:

  • Keep track of your shopping cart

  • Remember your preferences and login details

  • Analyze site traffic to improve your experience

Since cookies are a built-in part of the SITE123 platform, they cannot be disabled through our site. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. If you'd prefer, you can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the revised terms. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you'd like to exercise your rights regarding your data, please get in touch with Rachel Siebert:

Email: rachel.siebert@stbrigidsbookshop.ca
Website: stbrigidsbookshop.ca

12. Compliance with PIPEDA
We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), ensuring your personal information is handled according to Canadian privacy laws.

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

Phone: 1-800-282-1376
Website: https://www.priv.gc.ca

13. Other Considerations
Website Links: Our website may contain links to other sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

Children’s Privacy: Our website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take steps to delete it.

Security Disclaimer: While every reasonable precaution is taken to protect your data—such as limiting access and using secure platforms—no system can be guaranteed completely free from risk. By using this website, you acknowledge and accept that some level of risk is inherent in any digital transaction.