Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 18, 2024
At World Ruby, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, worldruby.ca (the "Site"), or engage with our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
Personal Data: Personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, which you voluntarily give to us when you fill out forms on our Site, such as the contact form, or when you interact with us via email or social media.
Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referring URL.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect and store information about your browsing activities. For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Site.
- To process your inquiries, requests, or applications.
- To send you marketing and promotional communications if you have opted in.
- To improve our services, products, and user experience.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance your experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, or customer service.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so, such as in response to court orders, government requests, or applicable law enforcement requirements.
Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. We will take appropriate measures to securely delete your personal data when it is no longer needed.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization.
6. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party sites.
8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us at info@worldruby.ca, and we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@worldruby.ca.