Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-09-19
At Johnston Farm & Building Centre, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, particularly in relation to our website, online advertising, and your interaction with our services.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://johnstonfarmsupply.ca
We are a locally owned farm, feed, and building supply centre based in Orillia, Ontario, proudly serving our community with quality products and services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal data including:
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Your name, email address, and contact details if submitted via forms
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IP address and browser user agent for spam protection
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Information provided through Facebook/Meta and Google lead forms
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Activity on our site via cookies and third-party tracking tools
This data helps us better understand your needs and improve your experience.
Comments
When you leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile picture. Read the Gravatar privacy policy here.
Media
If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data if present.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, save preferences, and analyze website traffic. These may include:
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Login cookies and screen display settings
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Form autofill cookies for user convenience
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Cookies from Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) for ad personalization, remarketing, and conversion tracking
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or manage ad preferences through Google’s Ad Settings and Facebook Ad Preferences.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images). Embedded content behaves the same as visiting those websites directly, which may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
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Google and Meta platforms to provide personalized ads and measure performance
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Email or CRM services used for communication or form responses
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Anti-spam and security services (e.g. Akismet)
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.
Registered users (if applicable) can access, edit, or delete their personal information anytime (except usernames). Admins can view and modify user data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request:
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A copy of the personal data we hold
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Deletion of your personal data (excluding data required for legal or security purposes)
To exercise your rights, please contact us.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments and form submissions may be scanned through automated spam detection services. Visitor behaviour may also be analyzed through third-party analytics tools for ad targeting and site optimization.
In-Store Security Cameras
To ensure the safety and security of our customers, staff, and property, Johnston Farm & Building Centre uses video surveillance cameras throughout the premises. These cameras may record video footage during business hours and after hours.
Security cameras are used for:
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Theft prevention and deterrence
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Investigating incidents or suspicious activity
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Protecting our customers and employees
Footage is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. It may be shared with law enforcement in the event of an investigation or as required by law.
Google and Meta Ads Compliance
This website uses Google Ads and Facebook/Meta Ads tools for remarketing and tracking. These platforms may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to collect or receive information from our site and elsewhere on the internet. You can opt out at:
By using our site, you consent to this data collection in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
Biz Card Draw – Terms & Conditions
By placing your business card in our ballot box, you are entered into a monthly draw for one (1) $25 Gift Certificate. A winner will be drawn each month, and all cards will remain in the draw until the promotion is discontinued. By submitting your card, you consent to being contacted by phone, SMS, and email. Gift Certificates are valid for store purchases only, have no cash value, and are non-transferable.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Johnston Farm & Building Centre
500 Memorial Ave., Orillia, ON L3V 0T7
888-451-3856
info@johnstonfarmsupply.ca