Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/11/2025

Erskinne (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, in compliance with Canadian privacy laws. Because our site does not require user accounts or logins and we do not provide online services, the personal data we collect from users is minimal. We also do not share your data with third parties except as described in this policy. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

What Data We Collect

We only collect information necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy. We will not collect additional data without your consent. The types of data we may collect include:

Personal Information: Details you choose to provide that can identify you, such as your name, email address, or phone number. For example, if you contact us via email or a contact form, we will collect your name, email address, and any other information you include in your message.
Usage Data: Technical and usage information automatically collected when you visit our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, date and time of visit, and referring URL. We collect this data through server logs and cookies to understand how our site is used and to improve user experience.

Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by a website; it helps remember your preferences or track usage information. Our cookies may collect technical data such as your browser and browsing behavior on our site, but they do not identify you personally. We do not use any third-party advertising or analytics cookies that share your information with external parties. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of our site may not function properly without cookies.

Note: We do not knowingly collect any sensitive personal data or any information from children. Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information only for the purposes for which it was provided or collected, and in ways you would reasonably expect. For example:

Providing and Improving the Website: We process usage data to operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and performance of our site. This includes analyzing how users navigate our site, fixing errors, and enhancing security.
Communicating with You: If you contact us with a question or request, we will use your contact information to respond to you. We will only use your personal information (like your name or email) to fulfill the specific purpose for which you provided it (such as addressing your inquiry), and not for any additional purposes without your consent.
Legal Compliance and Protection: We may use or disclose your information as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to enforce our Terms of Service, to resolve disputes, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

We do not use your personal data for marketing purposes, profiling, or any kind of automated decision-making, and we will not use the data in new ways without informing you and obtaining any necessary consent. In plain terms, we collect and handle your data solely to operate our website and serve you better, in line with the purpose for which you gave it to us.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Erskinne does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We also do not share your data with third-party companies for their independent marketing or business purposes. We will disclose personal information to others only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting or maintenance. These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their duties and are obligated to protect it and use it solely for our purposes, consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or legal process, or if we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with applicable laws (for example, in response to a court order or government request).
Protection of Rights: We may disclose information where necessary to enforce our policies, exercise or defend legal claims, investigate potential violations (such as suspected fraud or security issues), or protect the rights, property, and safety of Erskinne, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that we undergo a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of that transaction, under the condition that it remains protected in accordance with this Policy.

Aside from the purposes above, we do not share your personal data with any third parties. If in the future we need to share data for any other purpose, we will update this Privacy Policy and, if legally required, seek your consent.

Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers and systems. We take reasonable and appropriate measures to safeguard the data under our control from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include technical, administrative, and physical security steps. For example, we use encryption and access controls to protect sensitive information where applicable. We also limit access to personal data to those in our organization (or contractors) who have a need to know.

While we strive to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. The Internet is inherently open and subject to risks; as a result, although we work hard to protect your personal data, we cannot warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. You provide information at your own risk. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as required by law.

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (for example, to respond to an inquiry), unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely destroy or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Under Canadian law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to upholding these rights, which include:

Right to Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you, and to receive an explanation of how we have used it and who we have disclosed it to. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of the personal information we have on file for you, within a reasonable time (generally within 30 days).
Right to Correction: If any of your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it. We will promptly make the necessary corrections to ensure your data is accurate and up-to-date.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where our processing of your personal information is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. For example, if you previously consented to receive communications from us, you can opt out or unsubscribe at any time. Please note that withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing we conducted prior to your withdrawal, and in some cases we may have legal grounds to continue processing certain information (e.g., to comply with legal obligations). We will inform you of any implications of withdrawing consent, such as our inability to provide certain services if applicable.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to file a complaint. You can contact us directly to address the issue, and we will do our best to resolve it. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy commissioner.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We may need to verify your identity (for example, by requesting information or identification) before fulfilling your request, to ensure that we do not disclose data to the wrong person. We will respond to your request as soon as possible, and in any event within the timeframes required by law (generally within 30 days for PIPEDA-related requests). There is no fee for making such requests, though we may charge a reasonable fee for repetitive or excessive requests as permitted by law.

Compliance with Canadian Privacy Laws

Erskinne’s privacy practices are designed to meet the requirements of Canada’s privacy legislation. In particular, we comply with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. This means we follow PIPEDA’s principles for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, which include obtaining your consent for data collection and using your information only for identified, reasonable purposes. We will always identify the reasons we are collecting personal data and will not use it for new purposes without obtaining additional consent from you. We also adhere to obligations regarding safeguarding personal data and providing you with access to and control over your information, as described in the “Your Rights” section above.

If you are located in a jurisdiction outside Canada, please be aware that by using our site, you are transferring your personal data to Canada (where our company is based and our website is operated). We will protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and Canadian law. Depending on your locale, you may have additional privacy rights under local laws (e.g., the GDPR in Europe). We strive to respect those where applicable, but this Privacy Policy is primarily governed by Canadian law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Privacy Policy, unless stated otherwise. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. In cases of significant changes to how we handle personal data, we may also provide an additional notice to you (such as a banner on our website or a notification) or seek your consent if required by law.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should discontinue use of the site and contact us if you have any concerns.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: [privacy@erskinne.com]
Address: [Erskinne, Street Address, City, Province, Postal Code, Canada]

We will be happy to answer your questions and address any issues to the best of our ability. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to resolving any concerns you may have.