Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2024
Introduction
Merry Lotus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website merry-lotus.com or engage with our services.
By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out contact forms on our website
- Request consultations or service information
- Subscribe to our communications
- Engage with our professional services
This information may include your name, email address, and details about your professional situation that you choose to share.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
- To deliver our professional services
- To improve our website and services
- To send relevant communications about our services (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing services, subject to confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
- Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Merry Lotus
245 Richmond Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5V 1W2
Canada
Email: [email protected]