Effective Date: September 17, 2026
1. Introduction and Company Information
This Privacy Policy explains how Maple Leaf Garden Design Ltd. collects, uses, discloses, retains, and protects personal information in the course of its garden design, landscaping, consultation, project coordination, and related services in Canada. We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial privacy laws.
Maple Leaf Garden Design Ltd.
2140 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W9, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (250) 763-9841
By using our website, contacting us, requesting a consultation, or engaging our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.
2. Data Collection and Processing
We may collect personal information directly from you, automatically through our website, and from third parties where permitted by law. Depending on your interaction with us, the personal information we collect may include:
- Contact details such as name, address, email address, and phone number;
- Property and project information, including site photographs, measurements, access details, preferences, and design requirements;
- Billing and payment information necessary to process invoices and payments;
- Communications with us, including emails, inquiry forms, phone calls, and service requests;
- Website and device information, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and usage data;
- Any other personal information you choose to provide to us in connection with our services.
We may process personal information using manual and electronic means for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We collect, use, and disclose personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide quotes, consultations, and proposals;
- To design, plan, coordinate, and deliver garden design and related services;
- To communicate with clients about projects, appointments, timelines, and service updates;
- To process payments, issue invoices, and maintain financial records;
- To manage customer relationships and provide after-service support;
- To operate, secure, maintain, and improve our website, systems, and services;
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, misuse, or security incidents;
- To comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations;
- To send marketing communications where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent;
- For any other purpose to which you consent or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information only when lawful to do so. Depending on the circumstances, our legal grounds for processing may include:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for a specific purpose;
- Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to provide requested services or take steps at your request before entering into a contract;
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements;
- Legitimate interests: Where permitted by law and where our interests are not overridden by your rights and interests, including business administration, service improvement, and fraud prevention.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell personal information. We may share personal information with third parties only where necessary and appropriate, including:
- Service providers that assist with website hosting, email delivery, cloud storage, customer relationship management, accounting, payment processing, IT support, and analytics;
- Subcontractors, suppliers, and trade professionals engaged to support a garden design project;
- Professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants, insurers, and auditors;
- Government, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities when required by law or to protect our rights;
- Other third parties with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.
We require third parties that process personal information on our behalf to protect it and use it only for authorized purposes.
6. Data Transfer to Third Countries
Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside Canada, including in the United States or other jurisdictions. When personal information is transferred outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions and may be accessible to courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities there.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any cross-border transfers are protected by appropriate contractual, technical, and organizational safeguards consistent with applicable Canadian privacy laws.
7. Storage Duration
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce agreements.
The retention period depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it is used. For example:
- Client and project records may be retained for the duration of the relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter;
- Financial and tax records are retained for the period required by applicable law;
- Marketing contact information is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it in accordance with our retention practices and legal obligations.
8. User Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information;
- Erasure: Request deletion of personal information, where permitted by law;
- Restriction: Request that we limit certain processing activities in appropriate circumstances;
- Data portability: Request a copy of certain information in a structured, commonly used format, where applicable;
- Objection: Object to certain processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing, where applicable.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will respond within the time required by applicable law or, if no specific period applies, within a reasonable time.
9. Withdrawal of Consent
If we rely on your consent to collect, use, or disclose personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before the withdrawal. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide certain services or respond to your requests.
10. Right to Complain
If you have concerns about how Maple Leaf Garden Design Ltd. handles your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly.
You may also have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate privacy regulator in Canada, including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the relevant provincial privacy authority, depending on the circumstances and applicable law.
11. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These safeguards may include access controls, secure storage, password protection, encryption where appropriate, staff confidentiality obligations, and regular review of our information handling practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
Maple Leaf Garden Design Ltd.
2140 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W9, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (250) 763-9841
13. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations. Any updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted will signify your acceptance of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by law.