Privacy Policy

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### **Privacy Policy for Qaswara Leather Corp.**

**Last Updated:** [Date]

**1. Introduction**

Qaswara Leather Corp. ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [qaswaraleather.com], make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us.

We operate in Ontario, Canada, and comply with the Canadian *Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act* (PIPEDA) and other applicable provincial legislation.

**2. Information We Collect**

We may collect the following types of personal information:

*   **Personal Identifiers:** Your name, shipping address, email address, and phone number.

*   **Financial Information:** Billing address and payment card details. Note: All payments are processed by secure third-party processors (e.g., Etsy, Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full payment card information on our servers.

*   **Commercial Information:** A record of your purchases, order history, and product preferences.

*   **Technical Information:** When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour through cookies and similar technologies.

**3. How We Use Your Information**

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

*   To process and fulfill your orders, including arranging for shipping.

*   To communicate with you about your order, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.

*   To send you administrative information, such as updates to our policies.

*   For internal purposes such as data analysis, auditing, and improving our products and services.

*   To prevent fraud and enhance the security of our services.

**4. Legal Basis for Processing (Your Consent)**

In Canada, we typically process your personal information with your consent. Your consent is implied when you provide your information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery, or return a purchase.

You may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use, or disclosure of your information, at any time by contacting us at [support@qaswaraleather.com].

**5. Disclosure of Your Information**

We may share your personal information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

*   **Service Providers:** We share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, and serving you, such as shipping carriers (e.g., Canada Post) and payment processors. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.

*   **Legal Obligation:** We may disclose your information where required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.

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

**6. Data Retention**

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., for tax, accounting, or legal obligations).

**7. Your Rights (Access, Correction, and Deletion)**

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

*   **Access:** Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

*   **Correction:** Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

*   **Withdraw Consent:** Withdraw your consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

**8. Security**

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We use industry-standard practices, including secure servers and encryption, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

**9. Contact Us**

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to make a complaint, please contact us at:

**Qaswara Leather Corp.**

Email: support@qaswaraleather.com

Phone: (226) 998-0989

**10. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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**Disclaimer:** This is a template and should not be construed as legal advice. It is strongly recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure your privacy policy is fully compliant with all applicable laws and tailored to your specific business practices.