Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit my portfolio or engage my services. I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data I Collect

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, or phone number provided via contact forms or direct email for inquiries.

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and cookies (via Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with my work.

  • Client Data: Information necessary to fulfill contracts, such as billing addresses and project-specific details.

Why I Collect It

  • To respond to inquiries and provide project quotes.

  • To deliver brand strategy and design services.

  • To analyze website traffic and improve the user experience.

  • To comply with legal and tax obligations in Canada and the EU.

Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), I process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you opt-in to contact me.

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill our design agreement.

  • Legitimate Interests: For website security and basic analytics.

Data Sharing & Storage
I do not sell your data. Information is only shared with third-party service providers (e.g., hosting services, analytics, or CRM tools) necessary to run my business. As I am based in Alberta, Canada, your data may be stored on servers located in North America. Canada is recognized by the EU as providing “adequate” protection for personal data.

Your Rights
Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you.

  • Correct any inaccuracies.

  • Request Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”).

  • Withdraw Consent at any time.

EU residents specifically have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe their data is mishandled.

How Long I Store Personal Data
User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved.

How I Protect Your Personal Data
SSL Encryption

Contact
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact me directly via the email address listed on my contact page.