Last updated: April 13, 2025
We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the terms described below.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated in Canada and is governed by Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We also strive to follow global privacy standards where applicable, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of data:
a) Personal Information You Provide
When you voluntarily contact us through our contact form, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The contents of your message
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not share it with third parties unless required by law.
b) Automatically Collected Data
We use tools like:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
These tools may collect:
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Referring URL or search engine
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage data
- IP address (anonymized in Google Analytics)
This data is used to understand website performance and user behavior. It is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to collect usage analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
International Visitors: Depending on your location, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner to manage your preferences, in compliance with regional laws such as the GDPR.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests in communicating with you and improving our website
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:
- Access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdrawal of your consent (where applicable)
- The right to data portability
- The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
6. Data Storage and International Transfers
Your data may be stored on servers located in Canada or in jurisdictions outside your own. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these jurisdictions. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable law.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, or analyze user behavior. These services are governed by their own privacy policies. Notable services include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
We do not sell your personal information.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the date of revision.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
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Email: hans@the-image-is.com
Location: 5145 Côte St-Luc, suite 42 Montreal, Quebec Canada H3W 2H4