Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 17, 2025
At Smoothiescoop (smoothiescoop.online), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, protect, and share data when you visit our website or engage with our services. We comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name or email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Usage Data: Details about your website interactions, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent, collected via cookies through tools like Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Data: Anonymized information from affiliate links (e.g., Amazon Associates) to track clicks or purchases.
- Other Information: Feedback or inquiries you voluntarily provide.
How We Collect Information
We gather information through:
- Direct Submissions: When you sign up for our newsletter or send inquiries.
- Automated Tools: Cookies and technologies like Google Analytics or Amazon Associates for site analytics and affiliate tracking.
- Third Parties: Service providers such as MailerLite (newsletters), Google Analytics (analytics), and Amazon Associates (affiliate marketing).
How We Use Your Information
Your personal information helps us:
- Deliver services, such as sending newsletters with smoothie tips or responding to inquiries.
- Share marketing communications, like recipes or affiliate promotions, with your consent under CASL.
- Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience.
- Track affiliate performance to support our business.
- Meet legal obligations or address disputes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies via Google Analytics and Amazon Associates to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and track affiliate links. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can manage preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if available). For more information, contact us or check your browser’s help resources.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners like Google Analytics, MailerLite, and Amazon Associates, bound by confidentiality, to support site operations, newsletters, or affiliate tracking.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Data Storage and Security
We secure your information with industry-standard measures. Data may be processed outside Canada (e.g., by U.S.-based providers like Google, MailerLite, or Amazon), subject to those jurisdictions’ laws. While we strive to protect your data, no system is fully secure.
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you can:
- Access your personal information we hold.
- Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Withdraw consent for data collection or use, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt out of marketing communications anytime.
For EU visitors under GDPR, you have additional rights, including:
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal limits.
- Consent Withdrawal: Revoke consent for data processing, including cookies, at any time.
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with an EU data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined or as required by law, then securely destroy or anonymize it.
Third-Party Links
Our site includes affiliate links to third-party sites (e.g., Amazon). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before engaging.
Policy Updates
We may revise this policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. Updates will be posted with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
For questions or privacy concerns, reach our Privacy Officer:
Danny Nobile (Smoothiescoop)
Email: [email protected]
Address: Rigaud, Québec, Canada
If unresolved, contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at 1-800-282-1376 or www.priv.gc.ca. EU visitors may contact their local data protection authority.