At Mr. Garbage, accessible from https://mrgarbage.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the choices we have regarding your information.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://mrgarbage.ca. We provide bin rental and junk removal services throughout Winnipeg and the surrounding areas.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data entered in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you are using it. You can view their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible publicly in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from images on the site.
Cookies
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Cookies: Temporary cookies may be set to check browser compatibility. When you log in, cookies save your login and display preferences. These last for two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- Editor Cookies: If you edit or publish content, a cookie storing the post ID will be saved and expire after one day.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Third Parties
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the originating site and may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction, especially if you are logged into that site.
Analytics
We may use website analytics tools to understand user behavior and improve our website. These tools may collect anonymized information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Visitor comments may be scanned through automated spam detection services. We may share data only where required by law or with trusted partners for technical or marketing support.
How Long Do We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation and continuity.
- Registered Users: For users who register on our site, personal data is stored in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (except their username). Site administrators can also access and manage this data.
Your Data Rights
You can request:
- A copy of your personal data we hold
- We delete any personal data (excluding data required for legal or security reasons)
Please contact us at service@mrgarbage.ca to make such requests.
Where We Send Your Data
Comments may be analyzed using an automated spam detection service.
Our Contact Information
If you have any privacy concerns or requests related to your data, please reach out to us at:
Email: service@mrgarbage.ca
Phone: (204) 999-5865
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, affected users will be notified promptly, and corrective measures will be taken immediately.
Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive data from trusted third-party platforms such as Google or Facebook for marketing or analytics purposes.
Automated Decision-Making or Profiling
We do not conduct automated decision-making or profiling with user data that would produce legal or similarly significant effects.
Industry Regulatory Disclosures
Our practices are aligned with Canadian privacy regulations and digital marketing standards. Any changes to this policy will be updated here.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We recommend reviewing it periodically. Continued use of our website implies your acceptance of any changes.