Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Full Name / Artist Name] (“the Artist,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information through this website (“the Site”).

The Site is operated from Ontario, Canada and complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact form (e.g., name, email address, message contents).
  • Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list.
  • Register for workshops or request information about commissions.
  • Communicate with us by email or other means.

We may also collect limited technical data such as:

  • Browser type, operating system, IP address, and referring URLs (collected for security, fraud prevention, and to understand geographic audience).
  • Anonymous website traffic data through tools such as Google Analytics (if enabled).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Process commission requests, workshop registrations, or service-related communications, including tracking transaction history and payment status (but not full card details).
  • Send newsletters or marketing updates (only with your consent).
  • Improve the Site and understand visitor interests through analytics.
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse of the Site.

You may unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any message or by contacting us directly.

3. Email and Marketing Consent

We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

We will always ask for your express consent before adding you to any mailing list, and you may withdraw that consent at any time.

We will only send marketing or promotional emails if you have given explicit consent, such as by subscribing through our newsletter form.

You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting your ability to receive normal service-related emails (e.g., commission or workshop communication).

Our newsletters are managed through Mailerlite or ConvertKit, which may process your data according to their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies and Analytics

If used, Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, and general location (city or region).

This helps us understand visitor behavior and improve the Site’s content.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use Google’s opt-out tools if you prefer not to be tracked.

No personally identifiable information (like your name or email) is shared with Google Analytics.

5. How We Share, Store, and Retain Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers solely for operating the Site or delivering services, such as:

  • Website hosting and email providers.
  • Newsletter management platforms (Mailerlite or ConvertKit).
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics).

This Site does not collect or store payment card details.
Any purchase or commission payments are handled securely through third-party providers such as PayPal or Stripe, which process transactions in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

We may also disclose information if required by law or if necessary to protect our legal rights or comply with legal obligations.

All such providers are required to maintain data security and confidentiality.
Personal information is stored securely on password-protected systems and deleted when no longer necessary for its original purpose.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal and accounting requirements. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

General Note on Links: This policy applies only to the information collected by us on this Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites (such as PayPal, Stripe, or external workshop platforms) linked from this Site. Users should consult those parties’ respective policies.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Ask for corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
  • Request deletion of your data, where applicable under Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address].

7. International Visitors

While the Site may be accessed internationally, it is operated from Ontario, Canada, and your information may be processed or stored on secure servers located in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where our trusted service providers operate.

By using the Site or providing information, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your data in Canada and to the application of Canadian privacy laws.

This Site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no online transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
For significant updates, we may also notify subscribers by email.

Continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or to withdraw consent, please contact:

[Your Full Name / Artist Name]
Email: [your email address]
Location: [City, Ontario, Canada]