1. Introduction

CanadianSeedBank.ca is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By accessing or using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information only when necessary and for lawful purposes, including but not limited to:

• Processing and fulfilling orders

• Providing customer support

• Communicating order-related information

• Improving our website and services

• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

Before or at the time of collection, we identify the purposes for which information is being collected.

3. Use of Personal Information

Personal information is used solely for the purposes for which it was collected, or for purposes that are compatible with those original purposes, unless we obtain your consent or are required by law to disclose such information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Retention of Personal Information

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Accuracy of Information

We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and up to date for the purposes for which it is used. Customers are responsible for ensuring that the information they provide is correct and current.

6. Security Safeguards

We protect personal information through reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards designed to prevent loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, regulation, court order, or government authority. We may also disclose personal information to service providers strictly for the purpose of operating our business (such as payment processors and shipping providers), provided that such parties are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

8. Access to Personal Information

Upon request, customers may inquire about the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and may request corrections where appropriate, subject to legal limitations. Requests must be submitted through our official contact channels.

9. Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve site functionality. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided by the user. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain website functions.

10. Third-Party Links

CanadianSeedBank.ca may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. Access to third-party websites is at the user’s own risk.

11. Policy Updates

CanadianSeedBank.ca reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.

Website Terms of Use

12. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access or download one copy of the materials on CanadianSeedBank.ca for personal, non-commercial viewing only. This is a license, not a transfer of ownership.

Under this license, you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials

• Use the materials for commercial purposes

• Attempt to reverse engineer any content, image, logos, or software on the site

• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

• Transfer or mirror materials to another server

This license terminates automatically if you violate these restrictions.

13. Disclaimer

All materials on CanadianSeedBank.ca are provided “as is.” We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any website content.

14. Limitation of Liability

CanadianSeedBank.ca shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this website or its materials, including loss of data, loss of profit, or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; therefore, these limitations may not apply in all cases.

15. Revisions and Errors

Website materials may contain technical, typographical, or photographic errors. CanadianSeedBank.ca does not warrant that any content is accurate, complete, or current and may update or remove content at any time without notice.

16. Links

CanadianSeedBank.ca has not reviewed all external sites linked to this website and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Linking does not imply endorsement.

17. Modifications to Terms

CanadianSeedBank.ca may revise these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current version.

18. Governing Law

These Terms and this Privacy Policy are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Legal Warning

In many jurisdictions, the germination of cannabis seeds constitutes a criminal offence. CanadianSeedBank.ca sells seeds strictly for souvenir, novelty, collection, genetic preservation, and lawful research purposes only, including storage in the event that laws may change. Seeds sold by CanadianSeedBank.ca must not be germinated in jurisdictions where such activity is illegal. CanadianSeedBank.ca does not promote or provide information regarding germination, cultivation, THC levels, or yields where prohibited by law.

GERMINATION WARNING

In many jurisdictions, the germination of cannabis seeds constitutes a criminal offence. CanadianSeedBank.ca sells all seeds strictly for souvenir, novelty, collection, genetic preservation, and lawful research purposes only, including storage in the event that applicable laws may change and for the conservation of cannabis genetics. Seeds purchased from CanadianSeedBank.ca must not be germinated in any jurisdiction where such activity is prohibited by law. All seeds are sold solely as novelty or collector’s items where cultivation is not legally permitted.