Borrowed Hitch, operated by Emilyn Cook (a sole proprietor based in Saskatchewan, Canada), is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit and use borrowedhitch.ca, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
When you interact with this Website — including submitting an inquiry form, requesting a quote, or contacting us — we may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact information: Name, email address, phone number
Event details: Wedding or event date, location, type of event
Rental preferences: Items of interest, quantities, notes
General messages: Any information you voluntarily include in a contact or inquiry form
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. You are not required to provide personal information to browse this Website — however, some features (such as submitting an inquiry) require it.
The personal information we collect is used solely for the purpose of operating our business and responding to your needs. Specifically, we may use your information to:
Respond to your inquiry or quote request
Communicate with you about your potential or confirmed rental
Process and manage bookings and payments
Send relevant follow-up information related to your inquiry
Improve our Website and services
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
For online payment processing, we use Stripe, a third-party payment processor. When you submit payment through this Website, your payment information (such as credit or debit card details) is collected and processed directly by Stripe. Borrowed Hitch does not store or have access to your full payment card information.
Stripe's handling of your payment data is governed by their own Privacy Policy, available at stripe.com/privacy. We encourage you to review their policy.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Information submitted through this Website is transmitted securely and stored in a manner appropriate for a small business operation.
While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. By using this Website, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.
Your personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
This Website may use standard cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site (such as pages visited, time on site, or general location). This data is aggregated and anonymous — it is not linked to any personal information and is used only to improve our Website experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect certain Website functionality.
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except:
Stripe, as described above, for payment processing
As required by law — if we are legally required to disclose your information by a court order, government authority, or applicable law
To protect our rights — if disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Borrowed Hitch, its customers, or others
In accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of any inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
Request that we delete your personal information, where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or social media profiles (such as Instagram). This Privacy Policy applies only to borrowedhitch.ca. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external sites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please reach out:
Borrowed Hitch
Homefield, Saskatchewan, Canada
📧 borrowed.hitch@gmail.com
📞 1-306-795-7597
This Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this Website, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of this Website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.