Privacy Policy
Last Modified Date: September 17, 2025
Introduction
Starworld Overseas Inc., operating under the business name WORKS SAFETY (“us,” “we,” “our,” or “Works Safety”), is committed to protecting the privacy and safeguarding the personal information of visitors and users of our website, www.workssafety.com (the “Site”), as well as customers who interact with us at our physical location:
SHOE WAREHOUSE
56 Shorting Road
Scarborough, ON, M1S 3S3, Canada
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us through our Site, our physical location, or other communications.
We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
“Personal Information” means information about an identifiable individual, such as First and last name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Mailing or billing address
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Payment information (when purchasing products or services)
You may provide this information when you:
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Shop online or at our physical store
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Subscribe to newsletters or promotional emails
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Request customer support
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Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
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Contact us by phone, email, or through our Site
Non-Personal Information
We also collect information that does not directly identify you, including:
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Browser type and version
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Device type and operating system
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IP address
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Website usage statistics and traffic data
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Referring/exit pages
Location Information
If enabled on your device, we may collect geolocation data to improve our services.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
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Processing and fulfilling your orders
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Responding to inquiries and customer support requests
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Personalizing your shopping experience
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Sending marketing communications, promotions, and offers (with consent where required)
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Conducting market research and customer satisfaction surveys
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Improving our Site, products, and services
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Protecting against fraud and unauthorized transactions
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Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Consent
We collect, use, and disclose your Personal Information with your consent or as otherwise permitted or required by law. Consent may be expressed (e.g., when you provide information to complete a purchase) or implied (e.g., when you use our Services).
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us at info@workssafety.com.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share it only in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: With third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers, IT support) who assist in operating our business. These providers are contractually required to safeguard your information.
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Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, customer information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
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With Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.
Cookies and Tracking
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
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Improve functionality and user experience
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Analyze website traffic and performance
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Provide targeted advertising and promotions
You can control cookie settings through your browser.
Data Security
We implement appropriate physical, organizational, and technological safeguards to protect Personal Information, including:
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for online transactions
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Restricted access to sensitive data
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Firewalls and secure server environments
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to:
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Provide services to you
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Fulfill the purposes identified in this Policy
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
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Request access to your Personal Information and receive a copy of it
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Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information
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Withdraw consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
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Request deletion of your Personal Information, where permitted by law
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Challenge our compliance with PIPEDA by contacting us
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@workssafety.com.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Modified Date.” We encourage you to review this Policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our compliance with PIPEDA, please contact us:
WORKS SAFETY – Privacy Officer
Shoe Warehouse
56 Shorting Road
Scarborough, ON, M1S 3S3, Canada
Email: info@workssafety.com