Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

HELVIA Fulfillment Center ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website helvia.ca or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Company information (business name, industry, size)
  • Account credentials (username, password)
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Shipping and receiving information for fulfillment services

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and managing fulfillment services
  • Processing orders and managing inventory
  • Communicating with you about services, updates, and support
  • Improving our website and services
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (shipping carriers, payment processors, technology providers)
  • Business Partners: Partners who help us provide services (warehouse technology providers, integration partners)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Secure facility access and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@helvia.ca. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Provide personalized content and advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on:

  • The nature of the data collected
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • The purposes for which the data was collected
  • Legitimate business needs

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

HELVIA Fulfillment Center

241 King St

Barrie, ON L4N 6B5, Canada

Email: info@helvia.ca

Phone: +1 (705) 817-6528