Last updated: May 20, 2026
Blue Fringes respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through BlueFringes.com, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices you have.
Blue Fringes is a small, Toronto-area Techeiles resource and tying service. The site provides information about Techeiles, tzitzis tying methods, textual sources, notable wearers, and related materials. We also respond to questions and requests for tied sets or local pickup/meeting arrangements.
1. Who we are
This website is operated by Blue Fringes.
Website: BlueFringes.com
For privacy questions, order-related questions, or requests about your personal information, please contact us through the website contact form or by email at:
[insert preferred email address]
Blue Fringes is operated on an appointment/contact-first basis. Since this is a home-based service, the exact pickup or meeting address is shared only after contact is made and an appointment or arrangement is confirmed.
2. What information we collect
We only collect personal information that is reasonably needed to respond to inquiries, process requests, arrange pickup or delivery, maintain the website, or improve the user experience.
This may include:
- your name;
- your email address;
- your phone number, if you provide it;
- your city or general location, if relevant to pickup, shipping, or meeting arrangements;
- order details, such as tying method, string ratio, quantity, and related preferences;
- payment-related information, depending on the payment method used;
- messages you send through contact forms, email, or other communication channels;
- technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring pages, and general website usage data;
- comments or form submissions, if those features are enabled on the site.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless you choose to provide it in a message.
3. How we use your information
We may use the information we collect to:
- respond to your questions;
- discuss Techeiles, tzitzis, tying methods, pricing, pickup, or shipping;
- prepare or fulfill an order;
- arrange appointments, pickup, or delivery;
- process payments or confirm payment status;
- keep basic order or communication records;
- protect the website from spam, abuse, malware, or unauthorized access;
- improve website content, usability, and performance;
- comply with legal, tax, accounting, or security obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Payment information
Blue Fringes may accept payment by methods such as e-transfer, cash, cheque, PayPal, Stripe, or another payment provider, depending on the situation.
When a third-party payment provider is used, your payment information is handled by that provider under its own privacy policy and security practices. Blue Fringes does not intentionally store full credit card numbers or full payment credentials on BlueFringes.com.
5. Cookies and analytics
BlueFringes.com may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, remember basic preferences, reduce spam, measure traffic, and understand how visitors use the site.
The website may use analytics or security tools, such as Google Analytics, server logs, spam protection tools, caching tools, firewall tools, or WordPress plugins. These tools may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and approximate location.
You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Contact forms, comments, and spam protection
If you submit a contact form, comment, or similar website form, the information you provide may be stored so we can respond, keep track of the conversation, and protect the site from spam or abuse.
The site may use spam-filtering or security tools that check submissions against known spam or security patterns. This may include technical information such as IP address, browser information, or form-submission behavior.
7. Email communication
If you contact Blue Fringes by email or through the website, we may reply using the contact information you provided.
We do not aim to send mass marketing emails. If Blue Fringes ever sends commercial electronic messages, we will follow applicable Canadian anti-spam requirements, including providing a way to unsubscribe where required. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation guidance says commercial electronic messages generally require proper identification information and an unsubscribe mechanism. (CRTC)
8. When we share information
We may share personal information only where reasonably necessary, including with:
- payment processors;
- website hosting providers;
- email or form providers;
- shipping or delivery providers, if shipping is requested;
- security, backup, analytics, or spam-prevention services;
- professional advisors, such as accountants or legal advisors, if needed;
- government, regulatory, or legal authorities if required by law.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to outside parties.
9. Storage and safeguards
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
These safeguards may include password protection, website security tools, SSL encryption, limited access to administrative accounts, backups, and standard WordPress security practices.
No website, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure. Please avoid sending highly sensitive information through ordinary website forms or email.
10. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, fulfilling orders, maintaining business records, handling follow-up questions, resolving disputes, and meeting legal, tax, or accounting obligations.
When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or securely retain it only where necessary.
11. Your rights and choices
You may contact us to ask:
- what personal information we have about you;
- to correct inaccurate information;
- to delete information where it is no longer needed and where we are not required to keep it;
- to withdraw consent for future use, where applicable;
- to stop receiving non-essential communications.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to some requests.
12. Links to other websites
BlueFringes.com may link to third-party websites, including Techeiles resources, articles, videos, source materials, social media pages, Judaica-related sites, or other external references.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of those sites before providing personal information.
13. Embedded content
Pages on BlueFringes.com may include embedded content, such as YouTube videos, social media posts, maps, images, audio, or other third-party materials.
Embedded content from another website behaves as if you visited that other website directly. Those third parties may collect data, use cookies, track interactions, or apply their own privacy policies.
14. Children’s privacy
BlueFringes.com is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information through the site, they may contact us and request deletion.
15. International services
Some service providers used by BlueFringes.com may store or process information outside Canada. Privacy laws in those places may differ from Canadian privacy laws.
By using the site or contacting us, you understand that your information may be processed by service providers in other jurisdictions where necessary for website hosting, email, analytics, security, payment processing, or related services.
16. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Continued use of BlueFringes.com after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
17. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Blue Fringes
Website: BlueFringes.com
Email/contact: bluefringes613@gmail.com
Because Blue Fringes is operated from a private residence, the exact address is not posted publicly. Appointment, pickup, or meeting details are provided only after contact is made.