Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (For a Minor’s Website in Canada)

Effective Date: April 30, 2025

At Dreams of Africa, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website.

1. Parental Oversight

Dreams of Africa is operated by a minor under parental supervision. All data collection and storage are monitored by a parent or guardian to ensure compliance with Canadian privacy laws and to protect customer information.

2. Collected Personal Data

We collect the following personal data when you place an order or contact us:

• Name: To identify and address customers.
• Email Address: For order confirmation and communication.
• Shipping Address: To deliver products.
• Order Details: To process your order and ensure accuracy.
• Payment Information: Payments are processed via Email Money Transfer (EMT). No financial information is stored on our website.

3. Purpose of Collecting Data

We collect personal data for the following reasons:

1. To process and fulfill your orders.
2. To communicate with you regarding your purchases or inquiries.
3. To improve our services and website experience.

4. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations. After that, your data will be securely deleted.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

• Shipping Services: Your shipping address is shared with delivery providers to send your order.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required to comply with Canadian laws or regulations.

6. Security Measures

To protect your personal data, we use the following measures:

• All order and customer information is stored securely and monitored by a parent or guardian.
• Payment information is processed securely via EMT, and no sensitive data is stored on the website.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These cookies collect non-personal data, such as website usage statistics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this data.

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Enter parent-monitored email].

9. Parental Monitoring

As this business is operated by a minor, all data collection, communication, and financial transactions are supervised by a parent or guardian. If you have any concerns about the safety of your personal data, please feel free to reach out.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: info@drreamsofafrica.ca
 

Special Considerations for a Minor in Canada:

1. Parental Involvement: Since minors cannot enter into binding legal agreements, a parent or guardian must:
   • Register the business (if required).
   • Manage finances, taxes, and legal matters.
   • Take responsibility for the data collected through the website.
2. Privacy Laws in Canada:
   • Follow PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), which requires businesses to only collect necessary personal data and to explain how it will be used.
   • Ensure parental supervision for all aspects of data handling and customer interactions.
3. Online Safety: Emphasize that no sensitive personal data (like credit card information) is collected or stored, and that payment is processed securely through EMT.