Welcome to www.hidetheskunk.com (the “Site”), which is owned and operated by Hide the Skunk (“Hide the Skunk,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Hide the Skunk values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our Site and services. Your use of this Site is also subject to our [Terms of Use].

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site immediately.

Our Site is not intended for, and should not be used by, individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information you submit on third-party platforms such as Instagram or other social media sites (“Third-Party Sites”). Those platforms are governed by their own privacy policies.

1. How and When We Collect Information

We may collect personal information when you:

• Visit our Site.

• Fill in forms on our Site or interact with our branded social media channels.

• Create an online account or place an order.

• Subscribe to email updates or marketing communications.

• Submit feedback, inquiries, or other correspondence.

• Participate in surveys, promotions, or events.

We may also collect information automatically through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 2 below).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Contact details (name, email, phone number, billing/delivery address).

• Account login details (if applicable).

• Purchase history and order details.

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers).

• Marketing preferences.

• Technical information (such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing activity on our Site).

We may also collect information through cookies to improve your experience on our Site. For more details, please review our [Cookie Policy].

At this time, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders.

• To manage your account (if applicable).

• To provide customer support.

• To improve our products, services, and Site functionality.

• To personalize your shopping experience and send you relevant updates.

• For marketing, promotions, and advertising (only with your consent where required).

• For security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information only where permitted by law, including:

• Consent (e.g., for marketing communications).

• Performance of a contract (e.g., to process your purchase).

• Legal obligation (e.g., to comply with tax and regulatory requirements).

• Legitimate business interests (e.g., to understand customer preferences and improve our services).

5. Marketing & Opt-Out

If you opt-in, we may send you marketing emails about our products, offers, and events. You can opt out at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

• Contacting us directly at indi@hidetheskunk.com.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only with:

• Service providers and vendors who help us operate our Site, process payments, or deliver products.

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

• Business transfers in the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization involving Hide the Skunk.

7. Data Storage and International Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in countries outside of Canada. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is completely secure. You share information with us at your own risk.

If you create an account, you are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at indi@hidetheskunk.com.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Any significant changes will be posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, you can contact us at:

Hide the Skunk
Email: indi@hidetheskunk.com
Ontario, Canada