Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Who We Are

Shorty’s Fencing (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a locally operated fencing company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, request a quote, apply for a job, or contact us about our services. We handle personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide to us directly, including when you:

  • Submit a quote request or contact form
  • Use our Quoting Tool or submit the contact form on our Fence Advisor tool
  • Chat with our chat assistant
  • Call or email us
  • Apply for a position through our Careers page

This information may include your name, phone number, email address, property address, details about your fencing project, the content of any chat conversations, and, for job applicants, your résumé and employment history.

 

We also collect basic technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, and approximate location. This is collected through web analytics tools.

Consent

By submitting information through our website or contacting us, you consent to us collecting and using your personal information as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, including opting out of follow-up communications, by contacting us using the details below. Withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide a quote or service.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and schedule on-site estimates
  • Provide fencing installation and repair services
  • Contact you about your project or follow up after completion
  • Review job applications
  • Improve our website and services

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Sharing Your Information

We share personal information only when needed to operate our business, including with:

  • Service providers who support our operations, such as website hosting, analytics, email, and customer management tools
  • Affiliated companies within our corporate group, where needed to deliver services or manage our business
  • A buyer or successor in the event of a sale, merger, or restructuring of our business
  • Authorities, where required by law

 

Some of our service providers may store or process information outside of Canada, including in the United States. Information stored outside Canada may be subject to the laws of that country.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our content and user experience. We use Google Analytics to collect traffic data, which is used in aggregate and not to identify individual visitors. We also use Google Ads and Meta advertising tools, which may use cookies to show you relevant ads on other websites.

 

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of our website may not function correctly as a result.

How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, theft, and unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Access is limited to staff and service providers who need it to do their work.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal and tax obligations, or resolve disputes. Contact and project information is typically retained for the duration of our business relationship and a reasonable period afterward. When no longer needed, information is securely deleted or destroyed.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to ask us to correct it or delete it. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

 

If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your concern, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:


Shorty’s Fencing
90 Lowson Cres, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2H8
Phone: 204-895-0202
Email: shorty@shortysfencing.ca