Last updated: January 17th, 2025

At ethanplatt.ca ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website located at ethanplatt.ca ("the Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

This policy is designed to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which is Canada's federal privacy law, and Ontario's specific regulations regarding personal information protection.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:

  • Personal Information: This includes any information that can identify you personally, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other details you provide when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Non-Personal Information: This includes information that cannot be directly linked to you personally, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and pages visited on our Website.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our Website, track user trends, and for advertising purposes. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your preferences. You can control cookie settings in your browser, but please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

  • To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials that you have agreed to receive.

  • To improve the content and functionality of our Website.

  • To analyze trends, monitor usage, and enhance user experience on the Website.

  • To ensure compliance with applicable legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. However, no security system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who assist us with operating our Website or conducting business activities, such as email service providers, payment processors, or marketing agencies. These third parties are required to protect your information and may only use it for the specific services they provide to us.

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, to comply with a legal obligation, or to protect our rights, safety, and the rights of others.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a resident of Ontario, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, and you may request that it be corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Opting Out of Communications: You can choose to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or contacting us directly.

  • Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw your consent for us to process your personal information at any time. However, please note that if you withdraw consent, we may not be able to provide certain services to you.

  • Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the Website.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect as of the updated date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

ethanplatt.ca
Email: studio.ethanplatt@gmail.com