Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2023
1. Information We Collect
DigitaSola Media collects information that you provide directly to us when you use our services, including:
- Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
- Account credentials and profile information
- Payment and billing information
- Cooking preferences and dietary restrictions
- Communication preferences and marketing choices
- Technical information about your device and browser
- Usage data and service interaction patterns
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our culinary services
- To process your membership and payments
- To personalize your cooking experience and recommendations
- To communicate with you about service updates and new features
- To improve our platform and develop new services
- To ensure the security and integrity of our services
- To comply with legal obligations under Canadian law
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our platform
- With professional chefs and culinary experts for class participation
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
- With your explicit consent for specific purposes
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Typical retention periods include:
- Account information: While your account is active plus 2 years
- Payment data: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
- Usage data: 3 years for service improvement
- Marketing preferences: Until you withdraw consent
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Delete your personal information in certain circumstances
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Data portability for transfer to another service
7. International Data Transfers
As a Canadian company, we primarily store and process data within Canada. In some cases, we may transfer data to service providers in other countries that provide adequate data protection measures as determined by Canadian authorities.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
DigitaSola Media
123 Culinary Avenue
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Canada
Email: privacy@digitasola.media
Phone: +1 4374157437