Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of the Policy

This policy explains how Froid Marin (“we”) collects, uses, discloses, retains, and protects your personal information when you visit or use our website, create an account, place an online order, or contact us.

This policy applies in addition to our terms and conditions of use and sale, as applicable.

2. Applicable Laws

We sell in Canada only. This policy is intended to comply with applicable Canadian laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, for Quebec residents, the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (as amended, including by Bill 25).

3. Consent

By using our website, creating an account, or placing an order, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal information in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw your consent (to the extent permitted by law) by contacting us; however, this may limit your ability to use certain features or obtain certain services.

4. Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary for the purposes described in section 5.

4.1 Information you provide directly

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and/or shipping address (Canada)
  • Account-related information (credentials, order history)
  • Communications with us (messages, support requests, comments)
  • Photos or documents you choose to provide (e.g., proof, reference for a service request, return or claim)

4.2 Information related to your purchases

  • Products ordered, quantities, prices, taxes, and shipping information
  • Order status, returns, and refunds
  • Information required to process payment (details transmitted via Stripe, e.g., transaction ID, payment status, amount, currency, and payment method)

Important: Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. We may receive limited information from Stripe (e.g., card type, last four digits, payment identifier) in order to manage your order, refunds, and fraud prevention.

4.3 Information collected automatically

  • Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, pages viewed, date/time, security logs
  • Cookies and similar technologies, depending on your choices (see section 10)

 

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Create and manage your customer account
  • Process and deliver your orders; manage payments, returns, and refunds
  • Communicate with you about your purchases (confirmation, shipping, after-sales service)
  • Respond to your questions and requests via the contact form or by email/phone
  • Improve our website, measure performance, and fix issues (analytics and security)
  • Send you marketing communications if you have consented (you can unsubscribe at any time)

6. With Whom We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may, however, disclose it in the following situations:

6.1 Internally

To our employees and representatives who need access to perform their duties (e.g., order processing and support).

6.2 Service providers

We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate our online store, for example:

  • Payment processing: Stripe
  • Website hosting, maintenance, and security (hosted in Quebec)
  • WooCommerce (WordPress) platform and extensions required to operate the store
  • Shipping and logistics (carriers): Canada Post, UPS, Purolator, FedEx (depending on the parcel)
  • Communication tools (transactional emails, customer support)
  • Measurement and marketing tools: Google Tag Manager, Google Ads (conversion/remarketing), Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)

These providers may use your information only to provide the agreed services and must implement appropriate safeguards.

6.3 Other disclosures permitted or required

  • If required or permitted by law (e.g., court order, investigation)
  • To establish, exercise, or defend our rights (e.g., fraud, dispute)
  • As part of a business transaction (sale, merger, reorganization), subject to the safeguards provided by law

 

7. Transfers Outside Canada

Our online store is hosted in Quebec. However, some providers (e.g., Stripe, Google, and Meta) may process or host certain data outside Canada depending on their infrastructure. Where applicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure adequate protections are in place (contracts, security measures, and limited access).

8. Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this policy or to comply with our legal and tax obligations. For example, billing and purchase information may be retained for record-keeping purposes. Once the retention period has expired, the information is securely destroyed or anonymized.

9. Security Measures

We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including:

  • Encryption of communications (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Access controls and credential management
  • Backups and security monitoring
  • Least-privilege principles for access to data

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Despite our efforts, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a privacy incident involving a risk of serious harm, we will provide the notices required by law and take steps to limit impacts.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

A cookie is a small file stored on your device. It helps us operate the website, improve your experience, and, in some cases, measure audience or deliver advertising.

We may use the following categories of cookies:

10.1 Essential (functional) cookies

Required for the proper operation of the WooCommerce store (e.g., cart, login, session, security, preferences).

10.2 Analytics cookies

Help us understand how the site is used and improve it (e.g., traffic statistics and performance). We use Google Tag Manager to manage certain measurement tags.

10.3 Marketing/targeting cookies

May be used to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns (e.g., Google Ads conversions) and, if you consent, to show more relevant advertising (remarketing), including via Meta Pixel.

You can manage your preferences by adjusting your browser settings (blocking/deleting cookies) and, where available, via the consent options displayed on the website. Blocking certain cookies may limit some features (e.g., cart or checkout).

10.4 Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on the site (e.g., Stripe for payments, Google Tag Manager/Google Ads, Meta Pixel, and anti-fraud or security tools). These third parties have their own privacy policies and may process data under their own terms.

 

11. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reading their privacy policies.

12. Minors

Our online store is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from a minor without the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

13. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw your consent for certain uses (e.g., marketing)
  • Request deletion or anonymization, where applicable
  • Request information about our retention and disclosure practices

To exercise your rights, please contact the person responsible (section 14). We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

14. Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information

For any questions, access requests, correction requests, or withdrawal of consent, you may contact:

Mathieu Boudreau

5450B rue Bordeaux, Montreal, Quebec H2H 2A8

[email protected]

(450) 347-8297

Other general contact: [email protected]

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. The current version will be published on this page with an update date.

Effective date: February 18, 2026

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