Prairie Bears Cider – Consumer Data Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 21, 2025
Website: https://prairiebearscider.ca
Business Location: Alberta, Canada
1. Introduction
Prairie Bears Cider (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with us online.
By using our website or purchasing our products, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Place an order through our online store (WooCommerce)
- Sign up for our mailing list via Mailchimp
- Contact us via email or web form
- Interact with our website (through cookies and analytics tools)
The personal information we may collect includes:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and billing/shipping address
- Payment Information: Processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full credit card details
- Order Information: Products purchased, order history, and preferences
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and site usage statistics (via Google Analytics)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders, including payment and shipping
- Communicate with you about your orders or inquiries
- Send you marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in via Mailchimp)
- Improve our website, products, and customer experience
- Comply with legal obligations, including those related to alcohol sales
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link included in our messages.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our site may not function properly.
Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic data. For more information on how Google uses your data, visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with trusted third parties to operate our business, including:
- WooCommerce (for order processing)
- Payment processors (to handle transactions securely)
- Mailchimp (for email marketing)
- Shipping providers (to deliver your orders)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
These service providers only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your data.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, theft, and unauthorized access. Your data is stored on secure servers and protected through encryption and access controls. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and Alberta’s PIPA, you have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your personal information
- Correct inaccuracies in your information
- Withdraw consent for certain uses (e.g., marketing emails)
- Request deletion of your information where legally permissible
To make a request, please contact us at hello@prairiebearscider.ca.
8. Children and Age Restrictions
Our website and products are intended for adults of legal drinking age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with their information, please contact us immediately to request deletion.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review it periodically.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Prairie Bears Cider
Email: hello@prairiebearscider.ca
Website: https://prairiebearscider.ca
Location: Alberta, Canada
