PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to MINFY.CA. Protecting your personal data is a priority for us. This privacy policy is intended to inform you about how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our Canada-based e-commerce site.
1. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect various categories of personal data in order to improve your user experience and provide you with the best services. The information collected may include:
Information provided directly: last name, first name, email address, shipping address, phone number, payment methods.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, browsing history on our site, purchasing preferences.
Data from social networks if you log in via an external account (Facebook, Google, etc.).
2. USE OF COLLECTED INFORMATION
Your data is used to:
Ensure the management and proper functioning of the MINFY.CA site.
Process your orders and ensure their delivery.
Contact you to follow up on your order or if necessary.
Improve our services through statistical analysis.
Send promotional offers, subject to your consent.
Prevent fraud and ensure the security of transactions.
3. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share certain data with:
Our logistics partners to ensure the delivery of your orders.
Our service providers (payment solutions, web hosting, marketing analysis).
The competent authorities, if required by law or in the event of a dispute.
4. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure:
Use of SSL encryption to secure transactions.
Restricted access to data for authorized employees and partners only.
Secure hosting of the site with firewalls and monitoring systems.
5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
In accordance with applicable laws (including Canada's Privacy Act), you have the following rights:
Access your personal data and request a copy.
Modify or update your information.
Request the deletion of your data, under certain conditions.
Withdraw your consent to the use of your data for marketing purposes.
File a complaint with the relevant authorities if you believe your rights have not been respected.
6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
MINFY.CA uses cookies to improve your user experience and collect usage statistics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Since our site targets the African diaspora, some of your data may be transferred outside of Canada to provide our services (e.g., logistics partners in Africa). We ensure that these transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations.
8. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the date of the update. We encourage you to check this section regularly.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@minfy.ca
Mailing address: Gatineau, Rue Saint Louis, Quebec
Phone: +1 (450) 807-6826
Thank you for trusting MINFY.CA for your natural and traditional product purchases.