Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2023

At Watsons Engraving & Signage, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you interact with our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or email communications.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your device and interaction with our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and Improve Services: We use your personal and usage data to operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • Communication: Your contact information may be used to send you updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand website traffic and user behavior. This data is used to optimize our website’s performance and enhance user experience.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences.
  • Opt-Out: Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences or block cookies entirely. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Google Analytics

  • We utilize Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions. The data generated by these cookies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. For more details on how Google uses this data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in the operation of our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

6. Data Security and Retention

  • Security Measures: We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
  • Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal information by contacting us.
  • Opt-Out: If you wish to opt out of receiving communications from us, please follow the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or contact us directly.
  • Canadian Residents: If you are a resident of Canada, you have additional rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You may contact us to inquire about the personal information we hold about you.

8. International Transfers

  • Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@watsonsengraving.com

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.