Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

1. Introduction
PEC Markets Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use personal information on thechocolateaffair.ca (the “Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us via our online forms, including:
Vendor & Volunteer Applications: Name, business name, email address, phone number, and application details.
Newsletter Signups: Name and email address.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely for the purpose of operating “The Great Canadian Chocolate Affair” and related PEC events. This includes:
Reviewing and processing vendor/volunteer applications.
Communicating with you regarding your application status.
Sending event updates (only if you have opted-in to our newsletter).
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Email Communication (CASL Compliance)
We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
Forms: If you submit an application, we will email you regarding that specific application.
Newsletter: We use a “Double Opt-In” system. You will only receive marketing emails if you explicitly request them and confirm your email address. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.

5. Website Analytics
We use a privacy-focused analytics tool (Independent Analytics) to understand how our website is used. This tool does not use cookies and does not track your personal IP address or identify you individually.

6. Data Security
We use secure, industry-standard third-party services (such as Zoho and Elastic Email) to process and deliver our communications. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to delete your data, please contact us at: info@thechocolateaffair.ca