This Privacy Policy explains how Maple Leaf Garden Services Ltd. collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with its gardening and related services in Canada. We are committed to complying with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any substantially similar provincial privacy legislation that may apply.
1. Introduction and company information
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by Maple Leaf Garden Services Ltd. in the course of providing garden services, landscaping support, seasonal maintenance, consultations, quotations, customer service, invoicing, and related communications.
Maple Leaf Garden Services Ltd.
2456 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4P 2H5, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 782-4958
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, as defined by applicable Canadian privacy laws.
2. Data collection and processing
We may collect personal information directly from you, from your authorized representative, or from third parties where permitted by law. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Contact details, such as name, address, email address, and telephone number;
- Service-related information, such as property access instructions, service preferences, scheduling details, and maintenance requests;
- Billing and payment information, such as invoice details and payment records;
- Communication records, such as emails, call notes, quote requests, and customer service correspondence;
- Property-related information necessary to provide services, such as garden layout preferences, seasonal service needs, and service history;
- Technical information, such as website usage data, device information, IP address, and cookies or similar technologies, where applicable;
- Any other information you choose to provide to us in the context of our services.
We process personal information using both manual and electronic methods, including through customer relationship tools, invoicing systems, scheduling systems, email systems, and website analytics tools where used.
3. Purpose of data processing
We collect, use, and disclose personal information for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, including to:
- Provide gardening and related services;
- Prepare quotes, estimates, and service agreements;
- Schedule, deliver, and manage appointments and service visits;
- Communicate with clients, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support;
- Process payments, issue invoices, and maintain accounting records;
- Maintain service history and improve service quality;
- Manage business operations, administration, and internal recordkeeping;
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse of our services;
- Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and contractual obligations;
- Where permitted, send service updates or marketing communications related to our services.
We will not use personal information for purposes that are not identified in this Privacy Policy unless required or permitted by law or with your consent.
4. Legal basis for processing
Canadian privacy law generally does not rely on a single “legal basis” framework in the same way as some other jurisdictions. Instead, Maple Leaf Garden Services Ltd. relies on consent, legal or contractual necessity, and other lawful grounds recognized under applicable Canadian privacy legislation.
We may process personal information on the following bases:
- Consent: where you have given express or implied consent, as appropriate;
- Contractual necessity: where processing is necessary to provide requested services, respond to inquiries, or fulfill service agreements;
- Legal obligation: where processing is required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful requests;
- Legitimate business purposes: where processing is reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances and permitted by law, such as internal administration, fraud prevention, and service improvement.
You may withdraw consent in certain circumstances, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
5. Data sharing and third parties
We may share personal information with third parties only as necessary and only for identified purposes, including:
- Service providers that support our business operations, such as accounting, IT support, cloud storage, email hosting, scheduling, and payment processing providers;
- Subcontractors or specialists engaged to assist in delivering services, where necessary;
- Financial institutions or payment processors to complete transactions;
- Legal, regulatory, tax, or governmental authorities where required or permitted by law;
- Professional advisors, including lawyers, accountants, and insurers, as needed for business administration and legal compliance.
We require third parties that process personal information on our behalf to use appropriate safeguards and to use the information only for authorized purposes.
We do not sell personal information.
6. Data transfer to third countries
Your personal information may be processed or stored outside of Canada by us or by our service providers, including in jurisdictions such as the United States or other countries where data protection laws may differ from those in Canada.
When personal information is transferred outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed or stored and may be accessible to law enforcement or regulatory authorities in those jurisdictions.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any cross-border transfer is protected by contractual, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
7. Storage duration
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to meet legal, accounting, tax, and recordkeeping requirements, or as otherwise permitted by law.
Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected. For example:
- Client service records may be retained for the duration of the business relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter;
- Invoices, payment records, and tax-related records are retained for periods required by applicable law;
- Communication records are retained as needed to manage services, resolve disputes, and maintain accurate business records.
When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it in accordance with our retention practices and applicable law.
8. User rights
Subject to applicable legal exceptions and requirements, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: request access to the personal information we hold about you and information about how it is used and disclosed;
- Rectification: request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information;
- Erasure: request deletion of personal information in circumstances where deletion is permitted or required by law;
- Restriction: request that we limit the use or disclosure of personal information in certain circumstances;
- Data portability: request a copy of certain personal information in a structured and commonly used format, where applicable under law;
- Objection: object to certain uses of personal information, including some forms of marketing or processing based on legitimate interests where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Information section. We may require verification of your identity before responding.
9. Withdrawal of consent
Where we rely on your consent to collect, use, or disclose personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
Please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services or may limit the availability of some features or communications. We will explain any consequences that may result from withdrawal of consent where applicable.
10. Right to complain
If you have concerns about our privacy practices or how we handle your personal information, you may contact us first so that we can investigate and address your concern.
You also have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate privacy regulator in Canada, including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the relevant provincial privacy authority, depending on the circumstances and applicable law.
We encourage you to contact us before escalating a complaint so that we can work to resolve the issue promptly and fairly.
11. Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
These safeguards may include:
- Access controls and role-based permissions;
- Secure storage and password protection;
- Encryption or similar protections where appropriate;
- Staff confidentiality obligations and privacy training;
- Measures to monitor and respond to suspected security incidents.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Contact information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or want to make a complaint, please contact:
Maple Leaf Garden Services Ltd.
2456 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4P 2H5, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 782-4958
13. Changes to privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” information below or otherwise notify you as required by law.
Your continued use of our services after any changes become effective indicates your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Last updated: September 28, 2026