Cammaert Farms – Privacy Policy

Cammaert Farms’ privacy policy: learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.  To learn more about the purchase policy, refund and order process, view our Purchasing Policy
 
Effective Date: April 6, 2020

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

www.cammaertfarms.ca (the “Site”) is owned and operated by David and Angela Cammaert.

Cammaert Farms
25756 Argyle Line
West Lorne, Ontario N0L 2P0
Phone: (519) 673-9346
Email: sales@cammaertfarms.ca


1. Purpose

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform users of our Site about:

  • What personal data we collect

  • How we use the personal data we collect

  • Who has access to the personal data

  • How long we retain personal data

  • How we protect personal data

  • The rights of Site users

  • Our cookie and analytics practices

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to any terms and conditions of use for our Site.


2. Application of Privacy Law and Consent

Cammaert Farms is subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any other applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

By using our Site, contacting us, or providing personal information, you consent to:

  • The terms set out in this Privacy Policy; and

  • The collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide products or services.


3. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

a) Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location

  • Pages visited

  • Content viewed

  • Links clicked

  • Date, time, and duration of visits

This data is typically collected using cookies, analytics tools, or log files.

b) Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may collect the following data when you voluntarily provide it via forms, orders, or direct communication:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing or delivery address

  • Any information included in message fields or order notes

We do not collect or store credit card numbers or banking details. Payments are processed by secure third-party providers such as Square or Interac.


4. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data collected by our Site is used only for the purposes described in this Policy or as indicated on relevant pages.

We may use personal data for:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing customer support

  • Processing and fulfilling orders

  • Managing billing, invoicing, and recordkeeping

  • Delivering updates or important communications

  • Complying with legal and tax obligations

  • Improving our Site and services using aggregated or de-identified analytics

We will not use your personal information for new purposes without updating this policy and obtaining additional consent when required.


5. Who Has Access to Personal Data

a) Employees and Owners

Personal data may be accessed by members of our organization who require it to perform tasks such as order management, customer communication, and recordkeeping. All individuals with access are expected to maintain confidentiality.

b) Service Providers and Third Parties

We may share limited personal information with service providers who assist us, including:

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • Payment processors (e.g., Square)

  • Email or communication systems

These providers are given only the information necessary to perform their work.

c) Other Disclosures

We do not sell or rent personal information. Your data may be disclosed only:

  • If required by law

  • In connection with a legal proceeding

  • To protect our legal rights

  • To a buyer or potential buyer of the business

If you follow hyperlinks to external websites, note that we are not responsible for their privacy practices.


6. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose and meet legal requirements.

As a guideline:

  • Customer and order records may be kept for up to five (5) years, or longer if required by tax or business laws.

  • Analytics data may be stored in aggregated or de-identified form for longer periods.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it.


7. Protection of Personal Data

We use reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect personal data, including:

  • Password-protected systems

  • Secure servers

  • Encryption where appropriate

  • Limited access on a need-to-know basis

  • Use of secure third-party payment processors

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted via the Internet.

Privacy Breaches

If a breach occurs that creates a real risk of significant harm, we will:

  • Contain and investigate the incident

  • Notify affected individuals as required

  • Report to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if legally required


8. Children

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.

Parents or guardians may contact our privacy officer if they believe personal data has been collected from a minor.


9. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Withdraw consent to our use of your information

  • Ask how your information has been collected, used, or disclosed

  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations

  • File a complaint with a privacy regulator

To exercise these rights, contact our privacy officer listed below.


10. Cookie and Analytics Policy

Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve functionality and analyze site usage.

We may use:

Analytical Cookies

To understand how visitors interact with our Site, including:

  • Time spent on the Site

  • Pages viewed

  • Navigation patterns

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

Continued use of our Site indicates consent to cookie usage as described.


11. Modifications to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal changes or updates to our practices.

When changes occur, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this Policy.
We encourage users to review this Policy regularly.


12. Contact Information – Privacy Officer

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data, you may contact:

Angela Cammaert
Email: sales@cammaertfarms.ca
Phone: (519) 673-9346
Address: 25756 Argyle Line, West Lorne, Ontario N0L 2P0