GTA Swim School Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [02/17/2026]
GTA Swim School Inc. (“GTA Swim School”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit www.gtaswimschool.ca (the “Site”) or use our services (collectively, the “Services”).
1. What Is Personal Information?
“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Home address
- Payment information
- Emergency contact details
- Information about a child enrolled in lessons
- Health information relevant to swim participation (if voluntarily provided)
- IP address and online identifiers
It does not include business contact information used solely for professional purposes.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Directly
When you:
- Book swim lessons
- Create an account
- Fill out forms
- Contact us by phone or email
- Sign waivers or agreements
- Subscribe to newsletters
b) Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
c) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website
This may be collected using cookies or similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide and manage swim lessons
- Process bookings and payments
- Communicate about lessons, scheduling, or policy updates
- Respond to inquiries
- Maintain safety records
- Improve our Site and Services
- Send promotional communications (only with consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
We will not use your information for purposes other than those identified without your consent, unless required by law.
4. Consent
By providing personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time (subject to legal or contractual restrictions) by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent may limit our ability to provide Services.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose personal information:
- To instructors for lesson coordination
- To payment processors for billing purposes
- To service providers assisting with website hosting or communications
- When required by law or court order
- To protect our legal rights or safety
All third-party service providers are expected to safeguard personal information appropriately.
6. Children’s Privacy
We collect personal information about minors only with parental or legal guardian consent and solely for the purpose of providing swim instruction and ensuring safety.
7. Safeguards
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
When no longer required, information will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Enhance user experience
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Site may not function properly.
10. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Requests must be made in writing using the contact details below. We may request verification of identity before responding.
11. Cross-Border Transfers
Some service providers (such as payment processors or website hosts) may store or process information outside of Canada. In such cases, information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Privacy Officer
GTA Swim School Inc.
Email: gtaswimschool@gmail.com
Phone: 416-878-9658
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.