Privacy Policy
We Build Your Websites (webuildyourwebsites.ca) is operated by Alfano Technologies Inc., an Ontario corporation (Ontario Corp. No. 1001611474), with registered office at 294 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Z9. Alfano Technologies Inc. is the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this site under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information we collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Service, including:
- Account information: name, email, password (hashed), and similar identifying information where applicable.
- Communications: messages, support requests, and other content you send to us.
- Transactional information: payment details (handled by Stripe and never stored on our servers in full) and order- or case-specific information you provide.
- Usage data: pages visited, time on site, browser type, IP address, and similar information collected automatically through server logs and analytics tools.
Project intake
If you submit a project inquiry or sign on as a client, we collect the information you provide (e.g., company name, project scope, contact information, files you upload) and use it solely to evaluate, scope, deliver, and support the project.
2. How we use your information
- To provide, operate, and improve the Service.
- To communicate with you about the Service, including transactional emails.
- To process payments, fulfil orders, and deliver services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
3. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:
- Service providers who process information on our behalf (e.g., Stripe for payments, email delivery providers, hosting infrastructure). These providers are bound by contract to handle personal information only for the purposes for which it was shared.
- Legal authorities when required by law (e.g., subpoenas, court orders, regulatory requests).
4. Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed to provide the Service and fulfil legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Account information is typically retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deactivation.
5. Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to support core site functionality and to understand site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
6. Your rights under PIPEDA
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and contractual retention requirements.
- Withdraw consent for future processing, subject to legal exceptions.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision above.
10. Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise the rights above, contact:
Alfano Technologies Inc. — Privacy Officer
294 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Z9
Email: frank@webuildyourwebsites.ca