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This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and disclose it, and the choices available to you.

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1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect:

Information you provide

• Contact information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address.

• Account information, such as your username and password.

• Transaction information, such as purchases, orders, billing details, and transaction history. Payment card information may be collected directly by our payment processor rather than by us.

• Communications you send through contact forms, email, customer-support channels, surveys, reviews, or other features.

• Any other information you choose to provide.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website, we or our service providers may automatically collect:

• Your IP address.

• Browser, device, and operating-system information.

• Pages viewed, links selected, referring pages, and time spent on the Website.

• Approximate location inferred from your IP address.

• Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.

Information from other sources

We may receive information from third parties, such as payment processors, analytics providers, advertising partners, social-media platforms, or authentication services, when permitted by law.

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2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website.

• Provide products or services you request.

• Create and manage user accounts.

• Process transactions and send related confirmations.

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

• Send administrative notices, security alerts, and service updates.

• Send promotional communications where permitted by law.

• Analyze Website usage and measure the effectiveness of our content or advertising.

• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and unlawful activity.

• Enforce our agreements and protect our rights, users, and others.

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

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3. How We Disclose Information

We may disclose personal information to:

• Service providers: Companies that provide hosting, analytics, payment processing, communications, customer support, security, or similar services on our behalf.

• Professional advisers: Lawyers, accountants, insurers, auditors, and other professional advisers.

• Authorities and other parties: When reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights or safety, investigate misconduct, or enforce our agreements.

We do not sell personal information for money or for any other purpose.

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4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, maintaining business and transaction records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and meeting legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

Retention periods vary according to the type of information, why it was collected, its sensitivity, and applicable legal requirements.

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5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Your Choices and Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Request access to or a copy of your personal information.

• Request correction or deletion of your information.

• Object to or restrict certain processing.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Request data portability.

• Opt out of certain sales, sharing, targeted advertising, or profiling.

• Appeal a decision concerning a privacy request.

• Lodge a complaint with a data-protection authority.

To submit a request, contact us in writing. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. Where legally permitted, an authorized agent may make a request on your behalf.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time. You may still receive non-promotional communications concerning your account, transactions, or our relationship with you.

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7. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate action. Any information provided to us in regards to minors should be provided by their parent or legal guardian for the expressed purposes of contracting services from us for said minor.

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8. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services. We do not control their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. If required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before a material change takes effect.

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10. Contact Us

For questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

519-760-2537

thevillagesquarearthur@gmail.com

238 George Street

Arthur, Ontario

N0G1A0

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(Updated August 2026)