This Privacy Policy explains how Cray Critter
(“we,” “our,” or “the Company”) collects, uses,
discloses, and safeguards personal information when
you interact with our business, websites, mobile
applications, services, or communications.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and
handling your personal information in accordance
with applicable Canadian privacy legislation,
including the Personal Information Protection and
Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any relevant
provincial privacy requirements.
By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to
the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Section 01
Scope and Updates
This policy applies to all personal information
collected by or provided to Loonie Times Inc.,
regardless of the method of collection.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
to reflect changes in legal requirements,
technology, or our business practices. When updates
are made, the revised version will be posted on our
website with an updated “last revised” date.
Continued use of our services after changes are
posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy,
unless otherwise required by law.
We will continue to handle your personal information
in accordance with the policy in effect at the time
it was collected, unless we obtain your consent to
do otherwise.
Section 02
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from
you, automatically through your use of our digital
platforms, and from third-party sources where
permitted by law.
A. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with us—such as creating an
account, placing an order, filling out forms,
contacting us, or participating in promotions—we may
collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mailing and/or shipping address
- Phone number or fax number
- Account username and password
- Payment information (e.g., credit or debit card details)
- Demographic or preference information
- Communication preferences
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites, use our apps, or engage
with our digital content, we may automatically
collect certain technical and usage information
using cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Device type, operating system, and identifiers
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Links clicked and navigation behaviour
- Email engagement (such as opens and clicks)
- Advertising identifiers or similar tracking tools
This information helps us understand how users
interact with our services and improve
functionality, performance, and user experience.
You may choose to browse our website without
providing personal information, although some
features may not function properly without certain
data collection.
C. Analytics and Cookies
We use tools such as Google Analytics to help us
understand website traffic and user behaviour. These
tools collect aggregated usage data that helps us
improve our services.
For more information on how Google processes data,
you can refer to Google’s partner privacy
information at:
www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
Section 03
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for purposes including:
- Providing products, services, and customer support
- Processing transactions and fulfilling orders
- Responding to inquiries and communications
- Managing accounts and user access
- Sending updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (where permitted)
- Improving our websites, services, and user experience
- Conducting analytics and business reporting
- Ensuring security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance
We may combine information collected from different
sources to improve our services and communication
relevance.
Section 04
Consent
We collect, use, and disclose personal information
with your consent, except where otherwise permitted
or required by law.
Consent may be provided explicitly (e.g., signing up
for emails, completing forms) or implied through
your interaction with our services, where
appropriate under applicable legislation.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject
to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable
notice.
Section 05
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information to third
parties.
However, we may share your information in the
following situations:
A. Service Providers
We may share personal information with trusted
third-party service providers who help us operate
our business, such as:
- Shipping and delivery services (e.g., postal carriers, courier companies)
- Payment processors
- Website hosting and IT providers
- Email and communications platforms
- Analytics and data processing providers
- Customer support and order fulfillment services
These service providers are only given the
information necessary to perform their duties and
are contractually required to protect your
information and use it solely for authorized
purposes.
B. Business Partnerships and Co-Promotions
In some cases, we may collaborate with business
partners for joint promotions or programs. When this
occurs, we will clearly disclose the shared use of
information at the point of collection and obtain
consent where required.
Any partner receiving data may only use it for the
specific co-promotional purpose and not for
independent marketing unless you have separately
consented.
C. Legal and Business Transfers
We may disclose personal information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- Enforce our agreements or protect our legal rights
- Investigate fraud, security issues, or misuse of services
- Facilitate the sale, merger, or restructuring of the business or any of its assets
Personal information may be transferred as part of a
business transaction, but will remain protected
under applicable privacy laws.
D. Affiliates
We may share information with related companies
within our corporate group (such as parent or
subsidiary organizations), where necessary for
operational purposes.
Section 06
Email Marketing and Communications
We may use your email address to send updates,
promotional content, educational material, or
service-related information, such as product updates
or company news.
We only send marketing communications where:
- You have explicitly opted in, or
- We have an existing business relationship, where permitted by law
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any
time using the unsubscribe link provided in our
messages or by contacting us directly.
Even after opting out, we may retain limited
information to comply with legal obligations,
maintain suppression lists, or record your
preferences.
Section 07
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as
necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was
collected, including:
- Business operations and service delivery
- Legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
- Dispute resolution and enforcement of agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be
securely deleted, anonymized, or destroyed in
accordance with our retention policies.
Section 08
Aggregated and De-Identified Data
We may use or share aggregated, anonymized, or
de-identified information that does not identify any
individual. This may include statistics such as
website traffic, usage trends, or general
demographic insights. This type of data may be used
for internal analysis or shared with partners for
business purposes.
Section 09
Safeguards and Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and
physical measures to protect personal information
against loss, theft, unauthorized access,
disclosure, or misuse. While we take security
seriously, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Section 10
Access and Correction Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be made by contacting us through our
official communication channels.
Section 11
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to
reflect changes in law, technology, or business
practices. The most current version will always be
available on our website at www.alyssacarere.co
The policy is considered effective as of the date it
is posted. We recommend reviewing it regularly.