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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 26th, 2025


At True North Protein, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from truenorthprotein.com.

Who We Are

True North Protein is owned and operated by Gummiez Nutrition Inc., a company incorporated in British Columbia, Canada.

What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Account details (if you create an account)
  • Order history and transaction details
  • IP address and browser/device type
  • Behavior data via cookies and analytics

This information is collected either directly from you or automatically through tools we use on our website.

When you submit a contact form, we collect and store the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message) for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Fulfill and ship your orders
  • Send order confirmations and updates
  • Respond to customer inquiries
  • Process payments securely
  • Send promotional emails — but only if you’ve given express consent by subscribing or checking the opt-in box at checkout. You can unsubscribe anytime.
  • Analyze website performance and improve user experience
  • Prevent fraud or unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal requirements

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

Cookies & Tracking (Cookie Policy)

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services.

Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies – Enable core functionality like cart and checkout
  • Performance cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., via Google Analytics and Statcounter)
  • Marketing cookies – Help us deliver personalized email campaigns through services like Mailchimp and the Newsletter plugin

We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent and preferences. When you visit our site, you’ll see a cookie banner that allows you to control which cookies are used. You can update your preferences anytime by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer or using the following link:

Cookie Preferences

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using this browser tool.

Tools That May Process Your Data

We work with trusted third parties to operate our website and deliver services:

  • WooCommerce – Order and payment coordination, including manual Interac e-Transfer payments
  • Stripe – Secure payment processing
  • Mailchimp – Email marketing
  • Newsletter Plugin – Newsletter subscription management
  • Google Analytics & Statcounter – Behavior and performance tracking
  • Contact Form 7 & Flamingo – Contact form submissions
  • WP Mail SMTP – Transactional email delivery

Each provider is required to protect your data and only use it for the purposes we authorize.

Note: If you choose to pay by Interac e-Transfer, we receive and handle relevant order information (such as your name, email, and payment reference) to process and confirm your order. The payment itself is completed securely through your financial institution, and no banking credentials are stored on our servers.

Your Rights (Canadian Privacy Law)

True North Protein complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. As a Canadian resident, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Correct or update your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential uses
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational requirements)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@truenorthprotein.com. We’ll respond to your request in accordance with applicable legal timelines.

Data Security

We protect your information using:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Encrypted payment processing
  • Site-wide firewall and anti-spam tools

No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we follow industry best practices to keep your data safe.

Where Your Data Is Stored

Some of our service providers (e.g., Stripe, Mailchimp, Google) may store or process your data outside of Canada, including in the United States. We ensure all providers follow privacy and security standards that meet or exceed Canadian requirements.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill your orders, maintain business records, or comply with legal requirements. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

Related Policies

To understand the full scope of your rights and responsibilities when using our website, please also review our Terms & Conditions and our Returns, Refunds & Shipping Policy.

These documents explain how we handle orders, payments, shipping, returns, and other important topics that work alongside this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at any time.

Email: privacy@truenorthprotein.com
Mailing Address: #1 – 2838 Garden Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 4W7