Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Feb 22, 2025

Welcome to MakeYourOwnFont.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect and protect the privacy of our users in compliance with Canadian and Québec privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provisions under Québec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector as amended by Bill 64 (Law 25). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our online services (the “Service”)— including when you sign in using Google or otherwise contact us.

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please do not use our Service.

1. Who We Are

1.1 Location & Jurisdiction

MakeYourOwnFont.com is located in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Our operations are subject to federal privacy law (PIPEDA) and Québec’s private-sector privacy legislation (including recent amendments under Bill 64/Law 25).

1.2 Person in Charge of Personal Information (Privacy Officer)

Under Québec’s privacy legislation, we designate a person responsible for the protection of personal information (the “Privacy Officer”).

Name/Title (if desired): Joy
Contact Information: makeyourownfont@gmail.com

The Privacy Officer oversees our data protection strategy and compliance. You can direct any questions or concerns to them.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to personal information (defined under Canadian and Québec law) that we collect when you:

  • Sign in or create an account using Google Sign-In on our website or app;
  • Interact with our website or other online services (e.g., browsing, filling forms, contacting support);
  • Otherwise engage with us (e.g., by email or in person, if relevant).

3. What Information We Collect

3.1 Google Sign-In Data

When you sign in with Google, and depending on your Google privacy settings, we may receive:

  • Your email address (mandatory for account creation).
  • Profile information (e.g., your name, profile picture) if you grant access.

3.2 Usage & Device Information

We may collect certain data automatically about your device and how you use our Service, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics (see Section 7).

3.3 Other Voluntary Information

You may choose to provide us with additional personal information—for example, if you contact our support team, fill out a form, or sign up for a newsletter.

4. Purposes & Legal Bases for Collection

We collect and process personal information for the following purposes, as permitted by PIPEDA, Québec’s privacy legislation, and other applicable laws:

Account Creation & Authentication

To let you log in using Google credentials and maintain your user account.
Legal Basis: Fulfillment of a service you request; legitimate interests in providing a secure login process.

Service Delivery & Customer Support

To provide the features, products, and services you request, and to respond to inquiries.
Legal Basis: Performance of a contract or your request to use our Service.

Marketing & Communications

To send newsletters, promotions, or marketing materials, subject to your consent or as otherwise allowed by law (e.g., CASL—Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation).
Legal Basis: Consent (opt-in), or in certain cases, implied consent under CASL if an existing business relationship exists.

Analytics & Improvements

To understand how users interact with our Service, diagnose technical issues, and enhance user experience.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests in improving our products and services.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or government requests, and to protect our rights and the security of our Service.
Legal Basis: Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Disclosure & Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under these circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers (Processors)

We use trusted third-party providers for hosting, email communication, analytics, etc. They process your data only on our behalf and under our instructions to perform specific services necessary for our operations.

5.2 Business Transactions

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5.3 Legal Obligations & Protection

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or ensure the safety of our users and the public.

5.4 International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be stored or processed outside Québec or Canada (e.g., in the United States). When we transfer data internationally, we take steps to ensure it is safeguarded in accordance with Canadian and Québec requirements (e.g., contractual obligations).

6. Your Rights & Choices

In Québec (and generally under PIPEDA), you have rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access & Rectification

You may request access to your personal information and request correction if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

6.2 Withdrawal of Consent

If you have provided consent for specific data processing (e.g., marketing emails), you can withdraw it at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

6.3 Deletion (Right to Be Forgotten)

You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances (e.g., if it is no longer needed). However, we may retain data if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., tax or legal obligations).

6.4 Objection or Restriction

You can object to or request the restriction of certain data processing if it is not required for legal or contractual reasons.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at [privacy@yourcompany.com]. We may require additional information to verify your identity before responding.

7. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

  • Maintain session information when you log in;
  • Analyze usage patterns for site optimization;
  • Provide personalized content or ads (if applicable).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, certain features of the Service might not function properly if cookies are disabled. See our [Cookie Policy] for more details.

8. Security & Retention

8.1 Security Measures

We use commercially reasonable safeguards (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

8.2 Data Breach Notification

We comply with Québec’s data breach notification requirements (Bill 64/Law 25) and Canada’s federal breach reporting obligations. If a breach involving your personal information poses a risk of serious harm, we will notify you and the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec (and/or other relevant authorities) as required by law.

8.3 Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless we are legally required to keep it for a longer period (e.g., tax or bookkeeping obligations). After that, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

9. Minors

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of [13 or 16—depending on your specific policy]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify you (e.g., via email or a notice on our Service) before they become effective.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to the Policy indicates your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us & Complaints

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Name/Title (if desired): Joy
Contact Information: makeyourownfont@gmail.com

11.1 Complaints to Authorities

If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are not processing your personal information in accordance with the law, you may file a complaint with:

  • Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec (for residents of Québec)
  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (for federal matters under PIPEDA)

We encourage you to contact us first so we can address any concerns directly.

12. Language

In compliance with Québec’s Charter of the French Language, a French version of this Privacy Policy is available at politique-de-confidentialite. In the event of any discrepancy or conflict between the English and French versions, the French version shall prevail for Québec residents, to the extent required by law.

Summary & Acceptance

By using our Service—including signing in with Google—you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Service.