Privacy Policy — My Own Cottage Inc.
Last updated: 2026-08-07
This Privacy Policy explains how My Own Cottage Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit https://www.myowncottage.ca (the “Site”) or contact us to inquire about our prefab homes and cottages. We are committed to handling your personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy law.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information you provide to us. When you request a quote, book a consultation, fill out a contact form, or otherwise communicate with us, we collect the information you choose to give us — typically your name, email address, phone number, and details about your project, property, or location. We refer to this as “Inquiry Information.”
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing, including your IP address, browser type, time zone, referring pages, the pages you view, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this as “Device Information,” and we collect it using cookies, log files, and similar technologies (such as tags and pixels). For general information about cookies and how to disable them, see https://www.allaboutcookies.org.
Together, Inquiry Information and Device Information are referred to as “Personal Information.”
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your Inquiry Information to:
• respond to your inquiry, prepare quotes, and communicate with you about your project;
• provide information about our products, services, and process;
• with your consent, send you marketing communications (which you can unsubscribe from at any time); and
• maintain our business records.
We use Device Information to help secure the Site, screen for fraud or misuse, understand how visitors use the Site, and improve our content and marketing. We use Google Analytics for this purpose; you can read how Google handles data at https://policies.google.com/privacy and opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
HOW WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share Personal Information only as needed to operate our business — for example, with service providers who host our Site, manage our forms and email, or provide analytics on our behalf, and who are obligated to protect your information. We do not sell your personal information. We may also disclose Personal Information where required to comply with applicable law, respond to a lawful request, or protect our legal rights.
Some of our service providers may store or process information outside Canada, including in the United States, where it may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (CASL)
If we send you marketing emails, we do so in accordance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Every marketing message includes an unsubscribe link, and you can withdraw your consent at any time by using it or by contacting us at [email protected].
COOKIES AND ANALYTICS
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do. Please note that we do not currently alter our data-collection practices in response to a “Do Not Track” signal from your browser.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, to ask that it be corrected, and to withdraw your consent to our use of it (subject to legal or contractual limits). To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (www.priv.gc.ca).
DATA RETENTION
We retain your Inquiry Information for as long as needed to serve you and to maintain our business records, unless you ask us to delete it and we are not required to keep it by law.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Site and our services are intended for adults and are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of majority in their province or territory of residence. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date above indicates when it was most recently revised.
CONTACT US
For questions, requests, or complaints about your privacy, contact us at:
My Own Cottage Inc.
12 Lankin Blvd #3, Orillia, ON L3V 7B6
[email protected] | (705) 345-9337