Last Updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
GTA Gutters (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
By using our website [www.gtagutters.com] (the “Site”), purchasing our gutter guard products, or interacting with us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identity and Contact Information: Full name, email address, mailing/billing address, phone number.
- Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment information (processed securely through third-party providers).
- Order Details: Purchase history, shipping preferences, product selections.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Marketing Preferences: Opt-in or opt-out information for email or SMS communications.
We only collect personal information that is necessary for the purposes identified below.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process your orders and provide customer service
- Communicate with you about orders, shipping, and returns
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send promotional emails or special offers (only if you’ve consented)
- Improve our website functionality and customer experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
4. Consent
We collect, use, and disclose your personal information with your knowledge and consent, except where permitted or required by law. Consent may be express (oral, written) or implied (e.g., when you provide your information for a purchase or inquiry).
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. To withdraw consent, please contact us using the details below.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Shipping companies (e.g., Canada Post, FedEx)
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo), if you’ve opted in
- IT and website support services
Each third party is required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes using SSL encryption, secure payment gateways, and limiting access to information on a need-to-know basis.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
8. Your Rights Under Canadian Law
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent for specific uses (subject to legal obligations)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for use by individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
GTA Gutters
Website: www.gtagutters.com
Email: info@gtagutters.com
Phone: +1 888-878-0035