Effective Date: May 15th, 2020
Last Updated: May 4th, 2025
Cardio Panda (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, www.cardiopanda.com (the “Site”).
This policy is designed to comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personally identifiable information when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Submit a contact form
- Comment on blog posts
- Participate in surveys or promotions
Examples:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you voluntarily submit
b) Automatic Data Collection
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies, log files, and analytics tools.
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Referring URL
- Time spent on pages
- Date/time of visits
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve website content and user experience
- Analyze site performance and user behavior
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, such as:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., ConvertKit, Mailchimp)
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate platforms (if applicable)
These providers are obligated to safeguard your data and only use it for the purposes we’ve specified.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Analyze site usage
- Customize user experience
- Remember preferences
You can modify your cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
5. Email Communications and Consent
We will only send you marketing emails if you’ve explicitly opted in (e.g., through our newsletter form). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Your Rights (Under Canadian Law)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for further use
- Request deletion of your data (where legally applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
7. 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.
8. Security
We implement appropriate security measures (e.g., SSL encryption, secure servers) to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your data.
11. International Users
If you are accessing this Site from outside Canada, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada where our servers are located.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.cardiopanda.com/contact
