Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Wear The Clothes collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users of its website www.weartheclothes.com, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy laws.
Article 1 – Data Controller
The data controller is: Wear The Clothes Email: info@weartheclothes.com
Article 2 – Data We Collect
We collect the following data when you use our website:
- Identification data: first name, last name, address, email, phone number
- Order information: shipping address, products purchased, order history
- Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited
- Data from contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
Article 3 – Purposes of Processing
Personal data is used for:
- Managing orders and deliveries
- Customer service and communication
- Sending promotional offers (with your consent)
- Statistical analysis and improving the user experience
Article 4 – Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
- The performance of a contract (online orders)
- Your consent (newsletter, marketing cookies)
- Legitimate interest (site security, service improvement)
Article 5 – Sharing of Data
We never sell your data. It may only be shared with:
- Our payment providers (e.g. Shopify Payments, PayPal)
- Our logistics partners for delivery
- Our technical service providers (hosting, email)
Article 6 – Retention Period
Data is retained:
- For the duration of our commercial relationship
- Then archived for 7 years (in line with Canadian accounting and tax obligations)
- Marketing data is retained for a maximum of 3 years from the last point of contact
Article 7 – Your Rights
In accordance with applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to access, correct, and delete your data
- Right to limit or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact: info@weartheclothes.com
Article 8 – Data Security
Wear The Clothes is committed to protecting your personal data through appropriate technical and organizational security measures. Our site is hosted on the secure Shopify platform, certified PCI-DSS.
Article 9 – Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies for:
- Technical purposes (cart, user session)
- Statistical purposes (Google Analytics)
- Advertising purposes (Meta, Google Ads, etc.)
Consent is collected via a banner on your first visit. You can update your preferences at any time.
Article 10 – International Data Transfers
Some data may be transferred outside of Canada (e.g. Shopify, U.S.-based tools). These transfers are protected by standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards.
Article 11 – Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have not been respected, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: www.priv.gc.ca – 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3 – Tel: 1-800-282-1376