Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Us: NLfitnessStyle.com is an online eCommerce platform specializing in high-quality fitness wear and accessories. Our mission is to combine performance with style, providing our community with reliable and fashionable workout gear. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Personal Data Collection

We collect personal data to process orders, enhance customer experience, and improve website functionality. The following types of personal data may be collected:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number (if provided)
  • Billing and Shipping Address
  • Payment Details (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)
  • Order History and Purchase Preferences
  • IP Address and Browser Details (for security & analytics)
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, reviews, or account creation.

We comply with Canada’s **PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)** and other applicable laws, ensuring your data is handled securely and responsibly.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) may be sent to the **Gravatar** service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: Automattic Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public.

Media

If you upload images to our website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract that data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and site performance. These cookies may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., login sessions, shopping cart).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help track website traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertisements and promotions.
  • Performance Cookies: Improve website speed and load times.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may share certain data with trusted third-party providers to facilitate business operations, including:

  • Payment processors (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)
  • Shipping carriers (Canada Post, DHL, FedEx)
  • Email marketing services
  • Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)

These providers have their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review them before providing personal information.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share necessary data with:

  • Shipping and logistics partners to fulfill orders.
  • Payment processors to complete transactions.
  • Legal authorities if required by law.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill legal, contractual, and business obligations.

  • Account details: Retained indefinitely unless requested for deletion.
  • Order history: Retained for tax and compliance purposes.
  • Marketing preferences: Retained until users opt out.

Your Data Rights

Under Canadian law (PIPEDA), users have the following rights:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to correct: Update or modify inaccurate data.
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of personal data (except where required by law).
  • Right to withdraw consent: Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at monarcnl@gmail.com.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption for secure transactions.
  • Secure payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
  • Strict internal access control policies.

While we take extensive security measures, no system is completely secure. We encourage users to maintain strong passwords and update them regularly.

Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Some data may be processed outside Canada, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated **effective date**. Continued use of our services after changes constitute acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at: monarcnl@gmail.com.