Effective Date: May 13 2025

 

At Paddle Like a Girl (“we”, “us”, “our”), your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share personal information through our website www.paddlelikeagirl.com (“Site”), which is hosted on Wix. By using this Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.​

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1. Information We Collect

We collect both non-personal and personal information, including but not limited to:

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Personal Information

 

• Name, email address, phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

• IP address and location data

• Information submitted via contact forms, email, or workshop registrations

 

Non-Personal Information

 

• Device and browser type

• Pages visited and time spent on the Site

• Referring website or source

• General usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies

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2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following methods:

 

• Cookies and Tracking Tools: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze Site usage, and support marketing efforts (including Google AdSense).

• Direct User Input: When you sign up for a workshop, newsletter, or make a purchase.

• Third-Party Services: Such as Stripe (for payment processing) and Google AdSense (for advertising).

 

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:

 

• To provide and operate the services we offer (e.g., workshops, digital downloads, newsletters)

• To process payments and send transaction confirmations

• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

• To communicate with users and provide customer support

• To improve and personalize your experience on our Site

• To run advertising campaigns via Google AdSense

• To send promotional emails and updates (only if you opt-in)

 

4. How We Store, Use, Share, and Disclose Your Information

 

Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Wix.com, which implements industry-standard security measures. Payment data is encrypted and processed through Stripe, and we do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

 

Usage

We use your data only for the purposes described in this policy. We may use aggregated, anonymized data for statistical and analytical purposes.

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Sharing

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Wix, Stripe, Google) for the following purposes:

 

• Payment processing

• Analytics and performance monitoring

• Advertising and marketing

• Customer communication

 

 

Disclosure

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, to comply with a legal obligation, or in response to a valid request by public authorities.

 

5. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

 

• Understand and save user preferences

• Compile aggregate data about Site traffic and interaction

• Deliver personalized advertising through Google AdSense

 

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but note that some features of the Site may not function properly.

 

6. Third-Party Services

 

This Site uses third-party services, including but not limited to:

 

• Wix for website hosting and data storage

• Stripe for secure payment processing

• Google AdSense for advertising

 

These services may have their own privacy policies and terms of service, which we encourage you to review.

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7. Your Rights

You may:

 

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information

• Withdraw consent to data collection and processing

• Opt-out of promotional communications

 

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions, please contact us at:

📧 tori@theadventurer.ca

 

8. Retention of Data

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Non-personal data may be stored indefinitely for analytics and site optimization.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated.

 

10. Contact Us

If you would like to access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information we have about you, or if you have any concerns about your data, please contact:

 

📧 Tori Baird

Email: tori@theadventurer.ca