Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 18, 2026
Effective date: September 20, 2026
0. QUICK SUMMARY
This policy explains what personal information Cutekiddo Inc. collects through cutekiddo.ca, why we collect it, who we share it with, how long we keep it, and the choices and rights you have. We've written it in plain language on purpose. A French version will be available at https://www.cutekiddo.ca/politique-de-confidentialite.
Key points:
- We only collect what we need to run our business.
- We never sell your personal information.
- We use Wix as our website platform and payment processor — they process some data on our behalf.
- You have rights to access, correct, and delete your information.
- Our Privacy Officer is Tayrone Henrique Pires — reach him at privacy@cutekiddo.ca.
1. WHO WE ARE AND HOW TO REACH US
Our designated Privacy Officer
(the person responsible for protecting personal information under Canada's PIPEDA and Québec's Law 25)
Tayrone Henrique Pires, Privacy Officer
Cutekiddo Inc.
298 Churchill Ave N
Ottawa, ON K1Z 5B6
Canada
Email: privacy@cutekiddo.ca
2. WHAT WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
| Situation | What we collect |
|---|---|
| When you reserve a set | Your name, email address, and the set you chose. |
| When you join our email list | Your name, email address, and your marketing consent (date, time, and what you agreed to). |
| When you place an order | Your name, email, shipping address, billing address, phone number, and order details. |
| When you contact us | Your name, email, phone number, and the content of your message. |
| When you create an account | Your name, email, password (encrypted), and account preferences. |
2.2 Payment Information
Payment is processed by Wix Payments (our payment processor). Cutekiddo never sees or stores your full credit card number. Wix Payments handles all card data in a PCI-DSS compliant environment. We receive only:
- The last four digits of your card number
- The card type (e.g., Visa, Mastercard)
- The expiry date
- Confirmation of payment success or failure
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we and Wix automatically collect limited technical data:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Approximate location (city/region level, derived from IP address)
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies — see Section 5.
2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not buy or receive personal information about you from data brokers.
- We do not collect biometric data, health information, or government ID numbers.
- We do not knowingly collect information from children.
3. WHY WE COLLECT IT (LEGAL BASIS)
We use your information only for these purposes:
| Purpose | Legal basis | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfill reservations and orders | Contract performance | To hold your reservation, process your order, ship products, and provide customer support. |
| Process payments | Contract performance | To charge your payment method and handle refunds. |
| Send transactional emails | Contract performance | Order confirmations, shipping notifications, reservation alerts. |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation | Tax records, accounting, fraud prevention, responding to legal requests. |
| Keep the website secure | Legitimate interest | To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and maintain site functionality. |
| Send marketing emails | Your explicit consent only | Product launches, promotions, and updates. You can withdraw consent anytime. |
| Improve our products and site | Legitimate interest | Analyzing site usage to improve user experience (using aggregated, non-identifiable data). |
We will ask for your consent before using your information for any new purpose not listed above.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone, for any reason.
4. YOUR CONSENT AND HOW TO WITHDRAW IT
4.1 Separate Consent for Marketing
We ask for your consent clearly and separately for each purpose:
- Reservation / Order: Required to fulfill your request. No separate marketing consent is collected at this stage.
- Email list / Marketing: A separate, unticked checkbox at checkout or on our subscription form. You must actively opt in.
Marketing consent is never bundled into a reservation, order, or account creation.
4.2 Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your marketing consent at any time, free of charge:
- Click the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
- Email privacy@cutekiddo.ca
- Adjust preferences in your account dashboard
Withdrawing consent does not affect:
- Orders or services you've already requested
- Our legal obligation to keep certain records (e.g., tax records for 6 years)
We will process your withdrawal within 10 business days (per CASL requirements).
5. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
5.1 What We Use
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Some are essential; others are optional.
| Category | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Site functionality: cart, security, language preference, login session. | Yes — cannot be disabled |
| Analytics cookies | Understand how visitors use our site (Wix Analytics). | No — requires your consent |
| Functional cookies | Remember preferences such as your account session and display settings (Wix). | No — requires your consent |
| Marketing cookies | Let our email platform recognise you, display sign-up offers, and measure email engagement (Omnisend). | No — requires your consent |
5.2 Your Choices
When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner asks for your consent to non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies stay off until you accept them. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences anytime by clicking "Cookie settings" in the footer of any page, or through your browser settings.
How we record your choice: your cookie choice is stored on your own device, together with the date and time you made it, so that we can honour it and demonstrate that we asked. Storing this record is itself necessary and cannot be refused. Clearing your browser data will make the banner appear again.
5.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by Wix or third-party services integrated with our Site (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers). These providers have their own cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.
6. WHO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH
We only share your information with service providers that make Cutekiddo work. Each receives only what they need, under a written contract requiring them to protect your information and use it only for our purposes.
| Service Provider | Role | What they receive | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wix.com Ltd. | Website platform, hosting, analytics | All data necessary to operate the site and process orders | Israel, USA, EU (see Section 7) |
| Wix Payments | Payment processing | Payment details (card data is tokenized) | USA, EU |
| Canada Post (and other carriers shown at checkout) | Delivery of orders | Name, shipping address, phone number, order details | Canada |
| Omnisend | Marketing email delivery, consent and unsubscribe management | Email address, name, marketing preferences, engagement data | USA / EU |
| Gift card provider (Wix Gift Cards / Rise.ai) | Issuing and redeeming gift cards and store credit | Purchaser and recipient name, email, card balance | USA / EU / Israel |
| International carriers (where you ship outside Canada) | Cross-border shipping, tracking, and customs clearance | Name, shipping address, phone number, contents description | Varies by destination |
6.1 No Advertising or Data Sales
We do not share your information with:
- Advertising networks for targeted advertising
- Data brokers or list sellers
- Third parties for their own marketing purposes
6.2 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your information if required by law (e.g., court order, subpoena) or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity
6.3 Business Transfers
If Cutekiddo is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, under a confidentiality agreement and as the law requires. We will notify you if your information is transferred to a new owner.
7. WHERE YOUR INFORMATION GOES (INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS)
Our service providers process and store information on servers located outside Canada (for example, in the United States, Israel, or Europe, depending on the provider).
7.1 Wix's Data Locations
Wix stores and processes data in:
- Israel (primary data controller: Wix.com Ltd.)
- United States (Wix.com, Inc.)
- European Union (Ireland, for EU users)
According to Wix's published privacy documentation, Wix implements safeguards for international transfers, which may include EU Standard Contractual Clauses, participation in applicable data transfer frameworks, and reliance on adequacy decisions. The safeguards currently in place are described in Wix's own Privacy Policy and Data Processing Agreement, which we review before and during our use of the platform.
7.2 Our Commitment
Before using any service provider that stores data outside Canada, we:
- Assess the privacy laws of that jurisdiction
- Ensure the provider has appropriate contractual protections in place
- Verify compliance with PIPEDA and Québec's Law 25 requirements for cross-border transfers.
8. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION
We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Here's our retention schedule:
| Type of Information | How Long We Keep It | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation details (name, email, set chosen) | Until the reservation is fulfilled or expires (typically 30–90 days) | To manage and fulfill the reservation |
| Order information (name, address, email, order details) | 6 years after the order date | Tax records, accounting, and legal compliance (Canada Revenue Agency requirements) |
| Payment information (last 4 digits, card type, expiry) | 6 years after the transaction | Tax and accounting records; fraud prevention |
| Marketing email list (email, name, consent date) | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion | To send marketing emails; you can withdraw consent anytime |
| Account information (email, password, preferences) | Until you delete your account | To maintain your account and provide services |
| Contact form submissions (name, email, message) | 2 years after the message date | Customer service records and dispute resolution |
| Website analytics and technical data (IP, browser, pages visited) | 13 months (per Wix and Google Analytics defaults) | To understand site usage and improve user experience |
| Cookies and tracking data | Essential: duration of your session; Analytics/Marketing: per your consent settings | Site functionality and optional analytics/marketing |
After the retention period ends: We securely delete or anonymize your information, unless we are required by law to keep it longer (e.g., tax records).
You can request deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information at any time (subject to legal retention requirements). Email privacy@cutekiddo.ca to request deletion.
9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA and Québec's Law 25), you have the following rights:
9.1 Right to Access
You can request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We will provide it in a clear, understandable format within 30 days (or as required by law).
9.2 Right to Correction
If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct it. We will update your information and notify relevant service providers.
9.3 Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten)
You can request deletion of your personal information, except where we are required by law to keep it (e.g., tax records, fraud prevention). We will delete it within 30 days and confirm deletion.
9.4 Right to Withdraw Consent
For any processing based on your consent (e.g., marketing emails), you can withdraw consent at any time, free of charge. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before you withdrew consent.
9.5 Right to Opt Out of Marketing
You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email, or by emailing privacy@cutekiddo.ca.
9.6 Right to Portability
You can request your personal information in a portable, machine-readable format (e.g., CSV) so you can transfer it to another service provider.
How to Exercise Your Rights:
Email privacy@cutekiddo.ca with your request. Include:
- Your name and email address
- A clear description of what you're requesting (access, correction, deletion, etc.)
- Any relevant order or account numbers
We will respond within 30 days. If we cannot fulfill your request, we will explain why.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately and notify the parent or guardian.
Parents or guardians: If you believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately at privacy@cutekiddo.ca.
11. SECURITY
We take the security of your information seriously. We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
11.1 Our Security Measures
- Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted.
- Access controls: Only authorized employees and service providers have access to personal information, and only as needed.
- Firewalls and monitoring: Our systems are protected by firewalls and monitored for suspicious activity.
- Payment security: Payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant providers (Wix Payments). We never store full credit card numbers.
- Regular updates: We keep our systems and software up to date with security patches.
Important: While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, contact us immediately at privacy@cutekiddo.ca.
12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our Site with a new "Last updated" date
- Sending you an email notification if the change is material
- Requesting your consent if required by law
Your continued use of our Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
14. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If you have a concern about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first:
We will investigate your complaint and respond with our findings and any corrective actions we will take.
15. CONTACT THE REGULATORS
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy complaint, you have the right to contact the privacy regulator in your jurisdiction:
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Federal) | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) | Website: www.priv.gc.ca Phone: 1-800-282-1376 Email: info@priv.gc.ca |
| Ontario | Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) | Website: www.ipc.on.ca Phone: 1-800-387-0073 |
| Québec | Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) | Website: www.cai.gouv.qc.ca Phone: 1-888-528-7741 |
| British Columbia | Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) | Website: www.oipc.bc.ca Phone: 1-250-387-5629 |
| Alberta | Office of the Information Commissioner of Alberta (OICA) | Website: www.oica.ab.ca Phone: 1-780-422-6860 |
16. QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Cutekiddo Inc.
298 Churchill Ave N
Ottawa, ON K1Z 5B6
Canada
Email: privacy@cutekiddo.ca
General inquiries: info@cutekiddo.ca
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 10 business days.
Last updated: July 18, 2026
Effective date: September 20, 2026