Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting Curbside Harvest, where we help you discover local farm stands across Nova Scotia through an interactive map and directory. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect and use personal information solely for the purpose of operating our website and fulfilling orders for our curated gift baskets. We may collect the following:

Location Data

We collect your approximate or precise location (with your consent) to display farm stands near you through our interactive map.

Device Information

Our hosting platform may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and session data.

Voluntary Submissions

If you contact us via email or forms on our website, we may collect your name and contact information.

Gift Basket Orders

When you place an order for a gift basket, we collect your name, email address, delivery address, phone number, order details, and payment information processed through our third-party payment processor. We do not store your full payment card information.

2. Use of Information

Your personal information is used to:

• Display nearby farm stands based on your location
• Improve the functionality and user experience of the website
• Respond to your inquiries or feedback
• Process and deliver your gift basket orders
• Communicate with you regarding order status and delivery
• Maintain website security and analytics

We use delivery addresses exclusively for completing deliveries within Nova Scotia.

3. Consent

By using the website, enabling location services, subscribing to our newsletter, or placing a gift basket order, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

• You may withdraw consent for location data through your device settings
• You may withdraw consent for email communications through the unsubscribe link
• You may request deletion of your order information after your order is fulfilled, subject to legal retention requirements

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your information may be shared only with our website hosting platform, our payment processor for gift basket transactions, and for delivery purposes. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and property.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored on secure servers. We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, or misuse.

• Location data is kept only during your session
• Contact submissions are kept temporarily and then deleted or anonymized
• Order information is retained only as long as needed for tax, operational, or legal purposes
• We do not store full payment card information

6. Third Party Services

We use third-party tools such as map services to provide the interactive map feature. These services may collect anonymized location or usage data according to their own privacy policies. Gift basket payments are handled by our secure payment provider. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external service if you have concerns.

7. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to request access to your personal information, request corrections, withdraw consent, request deletion where allowable by law, and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the Nova Scotia Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Curbside Harvest uses cookies to monitor performance and user behaviour. These cookies do not collect personal information unless you provide it voluntarily. We use essential cookies for core functions and non-essential cookies for analytics. You may manage your preferences through your browser settings.

9. Updates to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. We encourage you to review it regularly.

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