Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 16, 2026
Your Privacy: Overview
If you are a consumer in Canada, this privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") explains how Social Impact Project Apparel (collectively, "Social Impact Project Apparel," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, processes, discloses, and retains your personal data when you access or use our website. This Privacy Policy complements our Customer Care Policy and applies to personal data we collect when you shop in our online store, engage with us on social media, or otherwise interact with us.
Please review this Privacy Policy carefully. Our privacy practices are subject to applicable laws in the jurisdiction in which we operate, which means we engage in the practices described in this notice in a particular country or region only as permitted under the laws of such jurisdictions.
Revisions to this Privacy Policy
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we will provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our website’s homepage or sending you a direct notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices and the privacy rights and choices available to you.
1. Collection of Personal Data
In this Privacy Policy, "personal data" means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person, or as otherwise defined under applicable law. The types of personal data we collect depend on your interactions with us.
Personal Data You Provide Directly to Us
We collect personal data directly from you when you purchase our products, use our services, or interact with us, including:
Profile Data: Information or content you provide in connection with an account or form (e.g., name, account credentials).
Transaction Data: Information related to orders, purchases, shipping addresses, delivery details, amounts charged, payment methods, and billing information. (Note: Payment processing is securely handled by our third-party payment partners).
Communications Data: Information provided when you contact customer service, subscribe to email newsletters/SMS marketing, or interact with us on social media (e.g., contact details, message contents, social media handles).
Personal Data We Collect from Other Sources
We may collect personal data about you from third-party platforms, such as Facebook or Instagram, when you interact with our brand or fill out integrated forms on those platforms.
2. Use of Personal Data
We collect and use personal data for business purposes, including to:
Provide Products & Services: Fulfill orders, administer delivery, maintain customer accounts, and support our online store.
Complete Transactions: Process payments through third-party vendors and manage billing/shipping operations.
Advertising & Marketing: Send promotional communications, offers, and news about Social Impact Project Apparel (where permitted by law or with your consent).
Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide assistance.
3. Disclosure & Transfer of Personal Data
We disclose personal data to service providers and partners who assist us in operating our business:
Production & Order Fulfillment Partners: To manufacture and ship your ordered apparel.
Third-Party Payment Processors & Logistics Providers: To process payments securely and deliver orders.
Cross-Border Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in jurisdictions outside of your province or country of residence (including the United States). These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws than your local jurisdiction.
4. Advertising, Analytics & Tracking
We work with analytics and advertising partners to understand website usage and deliver targeted advertisements. You have the right to opt out of targeted advertising on third-party platforms by managing your preferences on those individual platforms or adjusting your browser settings.
5. Children’s Privacy
Social Impact Project Apparel does not knowingly target or collect personal data from individuals under 16 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data without consent, please contact us at contact@socialimpactproject.ca.
6. Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Social Impact Project Apparel accepts no responsibility or liability for third-party privacy practices.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Your Choices & Rights
Marketing Communications
Emails: We send marketing emails only with your express consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email. Opt-out requests will be processed within 10 business days.
Cookies & Tracking: Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but you can set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
Provincial Privacy Rights (Quebec, B.C., Alberta, and PIPEDA)
Depending on your Canadian province of residence, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request access to, or a copy of, the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction or updates to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for processing (such as marketing emails or optional cookies) at any time.
Quebec Residents Note: In accordance with Quebec’s Law 25, sensitive personal data is processed only with express consent, and non-essential cookies require opt-in consent.
Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
9. Contact Us & Privacy Officer
If you have questions, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer: