Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
HutteriteMarketplace Inc., an Alberta corporation (“we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use hutteritemarketplace.com or hutteritemarketplace.ca (collectively, the “Platform”). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described herein. Users under 19 require parental or guardian consent.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to operate and improve the Platform.
Personal Information
Provided during account creation, membership subscriptions, messaging, or transactions: name, email address, phone number, billing details (e.g., credit card via third-party processors), and authorized representative details for Hutterite colonies or corporations. For users under 19, we collect parental/guardian consent.
User Content
Listings, messages, reviews, photos, and reports submitted via the “Report Ad” feature.
Usage Data
Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, ad interactions, and timestamps.
Cookies
Used for functionality, analytics, personalization, and security. Manage preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
Collected data enables us to:
- Operate the Platform, including account management, subscription processing, and Hutterite vendor cross-promotion.
- Facilitate buyer-seller messaging and transactions.
- Process “Report Ad” submissions and ensure compliance.
- Enhance functionality, user experience, SEO, and analytics.
- Meet legal obligations like tax reporting under Canadian law.
- Send essential communications (e.g., renewals, notices).
3. How We Share Your Information
Sharing occurs only as needed and in compliance with PIPEDA and PIPA.
With Users
Contact details or listing info shared directly for transactions you initiate. We bear no responsibility for other users’ handling of shared data.
Service Providers
Third parties (e.g., payment processors, hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Hutterite Vendor Promotion
Listing content from registered Hutterite vendors at hutteritemarketplace.ca may be cross-promoted Platform-wide at our discretion.
Legal & Business Needs
Disclosures for legal compliance, court orders, or mergers/acquisitions with privacy safeguards.
4. Your Choices
Account Management – Update or delete info by contacting info@hutteritemarketplace.ca
Communications
Opt out of non-essential emails via unsubscribe links.
Cookies
Disable via browser, noting potential feature limitations.
Reporting
Use “Report Ad” or email for privacy/compliance concerns.
5. Data Security
Industry-standard measures, including encryption and access controls, protect data per PIPEDA/PIPA. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
6. Data Retention
Information retained only as necessary for operations or law (e.g., tax records). Deleted/anonymized within 30 days of account closure otherwise.
7. Third-Party Transactions
We connect users directly; we are not liable for shared personal info handling by buyers/sellers.
8. Children's Privacy
Not intended for under 13s. Ages 13-18 need parental consent per PIPEDA (and future COPPA for U.S.). We delete known under-13 data promptly, report to
9. Compliance with Laws
Adheres to PIPEDA and Alberta PIPA. International users may access rights under GDPR/CCPA upon expansion, contact us to exercise.
10. International Data Transfers
Data stored in Canada or with PIPEDA-compliant providers. U.S. transfers (future expansion) use equivalent safeguards.
11. Updates to This Policy
Updates for operations, law, or expansion posted here with email/Platform notice. Continued use signifies acceptance.
12. Contact Us
Questions, rights requests, or reports: info@hutteritemarketplace.ca