Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [18 November., 2025]
Website: shops.golocalshops.com
At Go Local Shops, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
🔍 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping details.
- Business Information: Shop details, product listings, and community event submissions.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website activity.
- Cookies & Tracking: To improve user experience, personalize content, and analyze traffic.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Connect you with local businesses and community events.
- Process transactions and manage accounts.
- Send updates, newsletters, and promotional offers (with consent).
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud.
📤 Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our website (e.g., payment processors).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or court order.
- Community Features: When you voluntarily post or share information in public areas of the site.
🔒 Safeguards
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
✅ Consent
By using shops.golocalshops.com, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
🧑⚖️ Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and BC PIPA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Withdraw consent for certain uses.
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the BC Information and Privacy Commissioner if you believe your rights are not respected.
🌐 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
📧 Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Go Local Shops – Privacy Officer
Company: [Union Global Enterprise Ltd o/a Go Local Shops – shops.golocalshops.com, golocalshops.com]
Email: [privacy@golocalshops.co,]
Phone: [604-229-0651]
Address: [Mountainview Court, Coquitlam, BC, Canada V3E 2R9]
