Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

The Canadian Fabricare Association ("CFA", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, event attendees, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal and business information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information when you apply for membership, register for an event, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. This may include:

• Name, business name, and job title.
• Contact information including email address, physical address, and phone number.
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through our third-party payment gateways; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications and event registrations.
• Provide access to member benefits, including forwarding necessary information to our partner, the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI), to activate your joint benefits.
• Include your business in our public-facing online Member Directory.
• Communicate industry news, technical bulletins, and association updates.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms or payment processors) solely to facilitate association operations. We may also disclose information if required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and ensure secure logins for the "Members Only" portal. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some website features may not function properly.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to update or remove your information from our directory, please contact our administrative team at canadianfabricare@fabricare.org or mail us at: Canadian Fabricare Association 7601 Bathurst Street, Unit #803 Thornhill, ON L4J 5H4