Introduction

VARIOSTRONG EQUIPMENT INC. ("VarioStrong," "we," "us," or "our") operates variostrong.com (the "Website"). We are a private company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard personal information in connection with the Website and our related communications. It is intended to meet the transparency requirements of Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), where applicable.

By using the Website, submitting a form, or subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website or provide personal information to us.

Accountability and Privacy Contact

VarioStrong is responsible for personal information under our control. We have designated the following contact for privacy-related questions, access requests, and complaints:

Privacy contact: info@variostrong.com

Mailing location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We will respond to verified privacy requests within a reasonable time and, where required by law, no later than 30 days, subject to permitted extensions.

Information We Collect

We collect only personal information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect:

• Identity and contact information: name, email address, organization (if provided), subject line, and message content when you use our contact form.
• Newsletter information: email address when you subscribe to updates.
• Technical and usage information: IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, pages viewed, date and time of access, and similar log or analytics data.
• Communications: copies of messages you send us and our responses, where retained.

How We Collect Information

• Directly from you when you complete forms, subscribe to communications, or email us.
• Automatically through server logs, cookies, and similar technologies when you browse the Website.
• From analytics or tag-management tools if enabled in our site settings (for example, Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager).

Purposes for Collection, Use, and Disclosure

We identify the purposes for which personal information is collected before or at the time of collection. We use personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, including to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about VarioStrong products and services.
• Send newsletter or marketing emails where you have subscribed or where permitted by law.
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website.
• Understand Website usage and measure performance.
• Maintain business records and comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or insurance requirements.
• Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims where necessary.

Consent

We rely on your knowledge and consent to collect, use, and disclose personal information, except where the law permits or requires otherwise.

Express consent is obtained when you voluntarily submit information through our contact form or newsletter signup. Implied consent may apply in limited circumstances, such as when you contact us directly by email and it is reasonable to respond using the information you provide.

You may withdraw consent to non-essential communications at any time by contacting info@variostrong.com or using unsubscribe instructions in marketing emails. Withdrawal of consent may limit our ability to provide certain services, and we may retain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to support core functionality, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.

Where analytics tools are enabled, those providers may set their own cookies or collect usage data according to their policies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

We do not respond to Do Not Track signals in a uniform way because there is no common industry standard for doing so.

Service Providers and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may disclose personal information to trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Website and conducting our business, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics providers, and IT support vendors. These providers are authorized to use personal information only as needed to perform services for us and must protect it by contract or law.

We may also disclose personal information where required or permitted by law, including to comply with court orders, lawful requests from authorities, or applicable Canadian federal or British Columbia provincial laws.

If personal information is processed outside Canada (for example, by a cloud or analytics provider in the United States), it may be subject to access under foreign laws. We take reasonable steps to ensure comparable protection through contractual and organizational measures.

Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, including access controls, secure hosting practices, and limited internal access on a need-to-know basis. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request:

• Access to personal information we hold about you.
• Correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date personal information.
• Withdrawal of consent, where consent is the legal basis for processing.
• Information about how your personal information has been used and to whom it has been disclosed.

To make a request, contact info@variostrong.com with sufficient detail to help us identify you and locate relevant records. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will provide access or correction where required by law, or explain why a request cannot be fulfilled.

Complaints

If you have a concern about our privacy practices, please contact us first at info@variostrong.com. We will investigate and attempt to resolve the matter promptly.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — priv.gc.ca — for matters governed by PIPEDA.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC BC) — oipc.bc.ca — for matters governed by BC's Personal Information Protection Act.

Children

The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact info@variostrong.com and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised when changes are posted. Material changes may also be communicated through the Website where appropriate.

Your continued use of the Website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, except where further consent is required by law.

Contact

For privacy questions, access requests, corrections, or complaints:

VARIOSTRONG EQUIPMENT INC.

Email: info@variostrong.com

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada