PRIVACY POLICY | Dr. Buck's Sweet Treats

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dr. Buck’s Sweet Treats (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.drbuckssweettreats.ca (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary to process your order or provide services, including:

Contact Information: such as your name, shipping address, billing address, phone number, and email address.
Payment Information: collected and processed securely through Square. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
Email Information: if you voluntarily subscribe to our mailing list or check the box to join our email list during checkout.
Order Details: including items purchased and order history.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process and fulfill your orders
Communicate with you about your purchase or delivery
Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service messages
Send marketing emails if you have opted in to receive them
Improve our products, services, and website experience

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information only with:

Service Providers: such as Square for secure payment processing and order management.
Shipping Partners: to deliver your orders across Canada.
Legal Authorities: if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Each of these third parties is obligated to protect your data and only use it for the specific purpose for which it was shared.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill your order, comply with legal obligations, or for recordkeeping purposes.

If you request, we can delete your personal information after your order is completed, except where retention is required by law (e.g., for tax purposes).

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but some website features may not function properly if you do.

7. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
All transactions are encrypted and processed through secure connections via Square’s payment platform.

8. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access your personal information we hold
Request corrections or updates to your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and accounting requirements

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:

Dr. Buck’s Sweet Treats (Dr. Buck’s Bed and Breakfast, Inc.)
📍 498 Huff Road, Marmora, Ontario, Canada
📧 info@drbuckssweettreats.ca
🌐 www.drbuckssweettreats.ca

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed.