PRIVACY POLICY

At Shims, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us online. By using Shims.ca, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you when you visit our website or use our services:

Personal Information

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and related information necessary for processing payments.

Non-Personal Information

  • Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on Shims.ca.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, such as saving your preferences and providing personalized content.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

  • Provide Services: Process orders, fuel transactions, and other services offered through Shims.ca.
  • Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide assistance through our customer service channels.
  • Marketing & Promotions: Send you promotional offers, newsletters, and other marketing communications (only with your consent).
  • Website Improvement: Analyze website usage to improve our site’s performance, design, and functionality.

3. How We Share Your Information

Shims does not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering services.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Shims.ca uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal data, enhance your browsing experience, and deliver targeted ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our site.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Shims is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Shims.ca is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. The latest version will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Shims ESSO Station & Convenience Store
Email: info@shims.ca
Phone: +1 506-847-4334
Address: 174 Hampton Road Quispamsis, NB, Canada E2E 4J8

By using Shims.ca, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.