Last Updated: December 4, 2025
1. Introduction
We Shine Online (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, weshnineonline.ca (the “Site”), or engage with our services as a client. Our Site does not permit public comments or the uploading of materials by visitors.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and business name when you inquire via our contact form, book a call, or become a client.
- Project Information: Details about your business, goals, and content (text, images, logos) that you provide for the purpose of website design and development services.
- Billing Information: Necessary details to process payments (e.g., billing address). Note: we use third-party payment processors and do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Automated Information: We may automatically collect certain data about your device and browsing actions on our Site using cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
- Communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and sending administrative information.
- Process your transactions and send related information, including invoices.
- Improve, personalize, and expand our Site and services.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and business (such as our hosting provider, email service, and payment processor), subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
6. Your Rights (Canadian Privacy Rights)
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal information we hold.
- Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of majority in their province or territory of residence. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
We Shine Online
paula@weshineonline.ca or jela@weshineonline.ca