blushgardens.ca Privacy Policy
Type of website: https://www.blushgardens.ca/
Effective date: 31st day of March, 2025

blushgardens.ca (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Mapleshore Property Maintenance Inc. DBA Blush Gardens & Snow.
Mapleshore Property Maintenance Inc. DBA Blush Gardens & Snow can be contacted at:

E: [email protected] 
P: (416) 904-8874 
A: P.O. Box 31016, Ajax ON, L1T 3V2

Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of our Site of the following:

• The personal data we will collect;
• Use of collected data;
• Who has access to the data collected;
• The rights of Site users; and
• The Site’s cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent

By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

• The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
• The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

• IP address;
• Location;
• Hardware and software details;
• Clicked links; and
• Content viewed.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

• First and last name;
• Email address;
• Phone number;
• Address; and
• Property Type, Service Interests, and Additional Notes.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

• Submitted voluntarily via our website’s consultation request form.; and
• Through direct communication via email or phone after form submission.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

• To analyze website traffic, improve user experience, ensure website functionality, and personalize content or marketing.;
• Performance optimization and analytics reporting;
• Security and spam prevention (e.g., reCAPTCHA use on forms); and
• Understanding user interaction for service improvements.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide personalized service recommendations, respond to consultation requests, and schedule estate or property care services. The data also helps us prioritize availability, tailor offerings to client preferences, and deliver white-glove service aligned with each estate’s unique needs.

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Third Parties

We may share user data with the following third parties:

1. Website & Form Management: Elementor, Contact Form 7, reCAPTCHA (Google).;
2. Hosting & Infrastructure: SiteGround, Bluehost, or another WordPress host.;
3. Email & CRM: Zoho Mail, Mailchimp, MailerLite, or similar.;
4. Analytics & Tracking: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel or Meta Ads.;
5. Payment Processors: Stripe or Square.; and
6. Security Tools: Wordfence, Sucuri, or others.

We may share the following user data with third parties:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number submitted via contact forms (shared with form management and email handling services like Elementor or Zoho).;
• Location Information: Postal code or service area (if provided by the user) may be processed for service qualification or analytics.;
• Website Usage Data: IP address, device/browser details, pages visited, time spent on site (shared with analytics tools like Google Analytics or SiteGround logs for performance insights).; and
• Form Interaction Data: Time of submission, selected checkboxes, and service preferences (used by Elementor and integrated form tools for processing).

We may share user data with third parties for the following purposes:

• Form Submission Processing – To ensure inquiries and consultation requests submitted through the website are securely received, stored, and managed (e.g., Elementor, Zoho, etc.).;
• Website Hosting & Performance – To maintain site security, uptime, and reliable loading speeds through hosting providers (e.g., SiteGround, Bluehost).; and
• Usage Analytics & Optimization – To collect anonymous usage data that helps us understand website performance, improve user experience, and tailor content based on visitor behavior (e.g., analytics).

Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

• If the law requires it;
• If it is required for any legal proceeding;
• To prove or protect our legal rights; and
• To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. Our website is secured with SSL encryption to ensure safe data transmission.

Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only, and all form submissions are handled through secure, reputable platforms such as Elementor, Zoho, and SiteGround.

We regularly update our website, plugins, and hosting environment to reduce vulnerabilities, and we do not share personal information unless required to fulfill service requests or by law.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

International Data Transfers

We transfer user personal data to the following countries:

• United States – (via Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Zoho Mail, Cloudflare, possibly SiteGround or other hosting providers);
• India – (Zoho Corporation’s support and infrastructure may operate from India);
• European Union (EU) – (if your web hosting or analytics providers have EU-based servers or backups); and
• Canada – (Primary jurisdiction if your website and data center are hosted locally or if you use Canadian-based services).

When we transfer user personal data we will protect that data as described in this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable legal requirements for transferring personal data internationally.

Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here:

Karrie 
[email protected] 
(416) 904-8874 
P.O. Box 31016, Ajax ON, L1T 3V2 

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure

In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data:

Users can opt out of:

– Non-essential cookies (such as marketing and analytics cookies)

– Marketing communications (such as promotional emails, if subscribed)

You can opt-out by:

– Through the cookie consent banner by selecting “Reject” or adjusting cookie preferences.

– By clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of any marketing email.

– By contacting us directly at [email protected] to request data removal or communication preferences.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file, stored on a user’s hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user’s browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

• Functional cookies
  Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;
• Analytical cookies
  Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc;
• Targeting cookies
  Targeting cookies collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalize the information you see on our Site for you; and
• Third-Party Cookies
  Third-party cookies are created by a website other than ours. We may use third-party cookies to achieve the following purposes:
  To monitor user behavior, measure ad performance, improve website functionality, and tailor marketing content based on user preferences and interactions.

Additional Clauses

Exclusivity Clause 
Our premium services, including consultations and year-round care plans, are available on a limited basis and subject to exclusivity per service area. We reserve the right to decline service based on capacity or location conflicts to preserve client experience.

Consultation & Priority Access 
Submitting a consultation request does not guarantee acceptance into our service program. Requests are reviewed individually and prioritized based on service availability, location, and seasonal demand.

Use of Visual Content 
By submitting forms or engaging services, clients consent to limited use of before-and-after landscape photos for portfolio or promotional purposes unless otherwise requested in writing.

Changes to Services or Terms 
Blush Gardens & Snow reserves the right to update or change these terms, service offerings, or availability without prior notice. Clients will be notified of major changes impacting active service agreements.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our privacy officer, Karrie, at: 

E: [email protected] 
P: (416) 904-8874 
A: P.O. Box 31016, Ajax ON, L1T 3V2