Last revised: July 22, 2026
SHW Group Inc. -- developed by SHW Group -- is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit https://www.shwgroup.lol. We operate within the Computer Systems Design and Related Services industry, providing integrated systems design and professional technical services throughout Canada and internationally.
Our registered office is located at 1659 Askin Avenue, WINDSOR -- N9B 3S4, Canada (CA). By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using contact forms, subscribing to newsletters, requesting quotes, or communicating with us directly. This may include your full name, email address, telephone number, company name, and details about your project or inquiry.
When you access our website, we automatically collect technical information including IP addresses, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time and date of access, and browsing patterns. This data is gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Our website uses cookies -- small text files stored on your device -- to enhance your experience. We employ session cookies (temporary, expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain for a defined period). Cookies help us understand site usage patterns, remember your preferences, and improve functionality. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain site features.
For users in the European Economic Area, we process personal data based on: consent (where you have given clear consent); contractual necessity (processing required for service delivery); legitimate interests (improving our services, security, and business operations); and legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws).
SHW Group Inc. processes your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers -- including cloud hosting platforms, analytics services, email delivery systems, and payment processors -- who are contractually bound to protect your information. We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority in Canada.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Typical retention periods: contact form inquiries -- 24 months; service agreement records -- seven years after contract completion; website analytics -- 12 months; security logs -- six months. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
| Data Category | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Contact inquiries | 24 months | Business communication |
| Contractual records | 7 years | Legal requirement |
| Analytics data | 12 months | Legitimate interest |
| Security logs | 6 months | Security compliance |
We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit, firewall protection, regular security assessments, access controls, and employee training on data protection. While no system is completely secure, we strive to protect your information to the highest practical standards.
Under Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA), you have the right to: access your personal information held by us; correct any inaccuracies; withdraw consent for certain processing; request deletion of your data where permitted; and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if unsatisfied.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect and how it is used; request deletion of your data; opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data); and non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise CCPA rights, contact us using the details below.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Canada, including the United States, where our service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses and equivalent data protection measures.
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the data.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via prominent notice on our website. Continuing to use our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. This policy was last revised on July 22, 2026.
SHW Group Inc.
1659 Askin Avenue
WINDSOR -- N9B 3S4
Canada (CA)
Email: info@shwgroup.lol
Phone: +1 (779) 323-8309
Website: https://www.shwgroup.lol