Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Tatou Armor Inc. ("Tatou Armor", "we", "us", or "our") is a Canadian manufacturer of ballistic helmets, body armor, and tactical gear, incorporated and operating from Canada, Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit tatou-armor.com (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a dealer inquiry or contact form on the Site, we collect:

• Full name and company name
• Email address and phone number
• Business type, location, and inquiry details
• Any other information you voluntarily include in your message

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2.3 Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending product news, certification updates, and new collection announcements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to dealer inquiries, contact requests, and business correspondence
• Process and manage dealer partnership applications
• Send newsletters and product updates (only with your consent)
• Improve the Site's content, performance, and user experience
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Protect the security and integrity of the Site

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA / Quebec Law 25)

As a Canadian company, we process personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Québec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25 / Bill 64). We collect and use personal information only:

• With your consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, contact form submissions)
• To fulfill a legitimate business purpose (e.g., responding to dealer inquiries)
• As required or permitted by law

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers — third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site or conducting our business (e.g., email delivery, hosting), subject to confidentiality obligations
• Legal authorities — when required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users

We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Cookies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionality.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising. Any analytics cookies used are subject to a consent notice in accordance with applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Dealer inquiry data is retained for a period of up to 3 years. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

8. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and Québec Law 25, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the legal basis)
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., fairdcanada.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact: