Privacy Policy — Dangerous Toaster

Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Dangerous Toaster (a sole proprietorship located in Calgary, Alberta) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information in connection with its website www.dangeroustoaster.com (the “Site”) and related services. This Policy is provided in a formal legal tone and is intended to explain our practices in a clear and comprehensive manner.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to personal information collected by Dangerous Toaster through the Site and through direct interactions with clients and prospective clients. It does not apply to information collected offline or by third parties that are not under our control. Where applicable, we comply with Canadian privacy laws, including Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Definitions

"Personal information" means information about an identifiable individual (for example: name, email address, phone number, IP address). "Controller" refers to Dangerous Toaster as the entity determining the purposes and means of processing personal information.

3. Information We Collect

  • Contact information. Name, email address, phone number, company name when submitted via contact forms or email.
  • Communications. Content of messages you send to us via the Site or email, and records of our communications.
  • Technical and usage information. IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, referral URLs, and other analytics data collected automatically when you access the Site.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. See our separate Cookie Policy for details.

4. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information you provide directly (for example, by completing a contact form or corresponding by email) and indirectly through automated technologies (for example, Google Analytics). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

5. Purposes for Collection, Use, and Disclosure

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

  • to respond to inquiries and provide services;
  • to manage client relationships and perform contracted work;
  • to send administrative or service-related communications;
  • to analyze and improve the Site, services, and marketing effectiveness (including via analytics);
  • to comply with legal obligations and exercise or defend legal claims;
  • for any other purpose to which you provide consent.

6. Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell personal information. We may disclose personal information to:

  • service providers and subcontractors who assist in operating the Site and providing services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers);
  • professional advisors (lawyers, accountants) where necessary for legal or tax compliance;
  • third parties where required by law or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities;
  • another organization if we are involved in a merger, sale, reorganization or acquisition—subject to appropriate safeguards and notice to affected individuals.

7. Google Analytics & Third-Party Tools

The Site uses Google Analytics (and may use similar analytics tools) to collect and analyze usage information. These tools may collect device and browser information, IP addresses, and usage data. Google’s collection and use of data are governed by Google’s privacy policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics via browser add-ons or by adjusting your cookie preferences (see our Cookie Policy).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy and to meet legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements. Where feasible, we anonymize or delete personal information when it is no longer required for the purposes set out herein.

9. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we use reasonable measures to protect personal information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Access, Correction & Complaints

Individuals may request access to or correction of their personal information held by us. Requests should be sent to the contact details below. We will respond in a timely manner and take steps to correct inaccurate information. If you have a concern about our privacy practices, please contact us; we will investigate and attempt to resolve it. You may also contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta for guidance.

11. International Transfers

At present we do not transfer personal information to recipients outside Canada for our own operations. Where data processing by a third party involves international transfer, we will take commercially reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with that policy unless you disable cookies via your browser settings.

13. Children

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

14. Changes to this Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

15. Contact

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:

Dangerous Toaster
Sole Proprietorship – Calgary, Alberta
Email: ash@dangeroustoaster.com
Website: www.dangeroustoaster.com

Last updated: November 11, 2025