Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Aware Design Studio, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws in Ontario and throughout Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Your name, email address, phone number, and project details when you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Any additional information you choose to share with us via email, phone, or forms.

b. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you visit on our website (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
• Time and date of access, and referring website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
• Schedule consultations and manage ongoing projects.
• Improve our website and understand how visitors interact with it.
• Send you updates or marketing communications if you have opted in.

4. Consent

By using our website or providing personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details below.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, email marketing platforms) who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential and comply with applicable privacy laws.

We may also disclose your information:

• When required by law or legal process.
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of the public.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve user experience. You can set your browser to refuse or alert you when cookies are being used, though some parts of our website may not function properly without them.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Request corrections to your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent to our use of your information.
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Aware Design Studios
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
elsa@awaredesignstudio.ca
705-930-3572