Privacy Policy

The Shed (“The Shed”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, prospective members, website visitors, and other individuals whose personal information we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information through our website and related services.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Emergency contact information
Payment and billing information
Information submitted through contact forms, surveys, or inquiries
Information provided when registering for training, services, or events

We may also collect information automatically when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data
Cookies and similar technologies
Pages visited and interactions with our website

2. How We Use Personal Information

We collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act and for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, including:

Responding to inquiries and requests
Providing training services and programs
Processing payments
Communicating important service updates
Sending newsletters and marketing communications about our programs and services (where permitted by law)
Improving our website, services, and client experience
Maintaining security and preventing fraud
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Consent

By providing personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand website usage.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

We may use third-party analytics providers to collect aggregate information about website traffic and usage patterns.

5. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide consent to receive marketing communications, we may send information about promotions, events, programs, and services that may be of interest to you. In addition, some of the features on this website allow you to contact us using an online form and we may send you a response via email that could include your personal information. You may unsubscribe from our newsletter or other marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails, if applicable, or by contacting us directly.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or exchange your personal information. In the ordinary course of business, we may share or disclose your personal information to:

Companies or contractors that we hire to perform services on our behalf
Payment processors and financial service providers
Website hosting and technology service providers
Marketing and communication service providers
Professional advisors, including legal and accounting advisors
Government authorities or regulatory bodies when required by law
Other parties where consent has been obtained or disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by law

Service providers are required to protect personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.

7. Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, copying or modification. Only authorized contractors, personnel or third-party vendors have access to personal information and are required to treat this information as strictly confidential.

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed, deleted, or anonymized.

9. Access and Correction

Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information and request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information, subject to exceptions permitted by law. Requests to access, update, modify, change, correct, or delete personal information should be submitted using the contact information below.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

We will not intentionally collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian involvement. Where required, parental or guardian consent will be obtained before collecting personal information from minors.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Shed reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our website, or our privacy practices, please contact us at theshedcoachkirsten@gmail.com.

Last Updated: June 16, 2026