SHIELD Safety Solutions Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 21, 2025 

SHIELD Workplace Solutions (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.shieldsafetysolutions.ca, in accordance with Ontario privacy laws and PIPEDA. 

 1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out contact or inquiry forms
• Register for courses or services
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company or organization name
• Any other information you choose to provide

We also automatically collect non‑personal information through cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Process registrations and payments
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (you may opt out at any time)
• Improve our website, services, and training delivery

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or delivering services, but only as necessary and with appropriate safeguards. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

5. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Photo Use, Training Images, and Visual Content

Some sections of our website include images from past training experiences throughout the career of our lead trainer. These images are used solely to demonstrate general safety‑training activities.

To protect privacy and confidentiality:

• All company names, logos, signage, uniforms, and identifying features have been removed or obscured.
• No business, facility, employer, or organization is identified or identifiable.
• Individuals appearing in images provided verbal permission at the time the photos were taken.
• No contextual information is provided that would allow identification by anyone who does not already personally know the individuals shown.
• These images do not reference, represent, or imply endorsement, affiliation, approval, or a current or past client relationship with any employer, business, or organization.
• Images are used strictly to illustrate professional training experience and do not depict proprietary programs, materials, or methods belonging to any past employer.

This section applies to all photos, videos, and visual content displayed on our website.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. To make a request, please contact us at ryan@shieldsafetysolutions.ca or admin@shieldsafetysolutions.ca

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

SHIELD Safety Solutions   ryan@shieldsafetysolutions.ca 519‑608‑9363

 - Updated July 9, 2026