Privacy Policy for Build It Yourself Kits

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

1. Introduction
At BuildItYourselfKits.ca, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you purchase digital images, scaled model, or other products from our website.

2. Information We Collect
We only collect the information necessary to fulfill your orders and provide customer support. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and shipping address for physical model kits.
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe and PayPal. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
  • Order History: Details of the digital images or models you have purchased.
  • Technical Data: IP address and cookies used to improve website functionality and your shopping experience.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for specific, identified purposes:

  • To process and deliver your digital and physical orders.
  • To communicate about order status or provide customer support.
  • To comply with legal and tax obligations.
  • Consent: We will only use your email for marketing (e.g., new kit announcements) if you explicitly opt-in.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with third parties essential to our operations, such as:

  • Shipping Carriers: To deliver physical models to your address.
  • Payment Processors: To securely handle transactions.
  • Digital Delivery Services: To provide links for your purchased digital files.

5. Data Retention and Security

  • Retention: We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal requirements.
  • Security: We use HTTPS encryption and other safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

6. Your Rights
Under Canadian law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Withdraw your consent for data collection at any time.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: