PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: July 2026

 

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how CATPADDLING ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and sign up for updates or early access to our inflatable catamaran rentals.

We are based in Nova Scotia, Canada, and we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect only the personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website, including:

• Name

• Email address

We do not collect sensitive personal information.

3. PURPOSE OF COLLECTION

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide updates about CATPADDLING and our inflatable catamaran rental services

• To offer early access, special pricing, or promotions for subscribers

• To send newsletters, marketing communications, and project updates

• To respond to your questions or requests

We only collect information that is necessary for these purposes.

4. CONSENT

By providing your name and email address and submitting the form on our website, you expressly consent to:

• The collection, use, and storage of your personal information as described in this policy

• Receiving commercial electronic messages (such as emails about our services, offers, and updates)

You may withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email, or

• Contacting us directly (see Section 11)

5. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS (CASL COMPLIANCE)

All marketing emails we send will:

• Clearly identify CATPADDLING as the sender

• Include our contact information

• Provide an easy and free way to unsubscribe

We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

6. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and communications, such as email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar tools).

These service providers:

• Only use your information to perform services on our behalf

• Are required to protect your information

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some of our third-party service providers may store or process your information outside of Canada (for example, in the United States).

As a result, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions and may be accessible to government authorities under those laws.

8. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

• Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 9).

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Withdraw your consent

• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

These tools may collect non-identifiable information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• General location (e.g., country or region)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

CATPADDLING
Nova Scotia, Canada
Email: catpaddling@gmail.com