1. Who I Am
The Web Designers (operated by Stephanie, freelance web designer)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Email: [email protected]
I am committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. What Information I Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out my contact form or request a quote, I collect:
- Name — to address you properly
- Email address — to reply to your inquiry
- Phone number — to call you if needed (optional)
- Business/trade information — to understand your needs
- Service areas — to tailor website recommendations
- Website URL — to review your current site if applicable
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit my website, certain information is automatically collected:
- Google Analytics: I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my site (pages visited, time spent, etc.). This helps me improve the site. Google's Privacy Policy
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember your preferences.
3. How I Use Your Information
I only use your information for these purposes:
- ✅ To respond to your inquiries and provide quotes
- ✅ To communicate with you about your website project
- ✅ To improve my website and services (using anonymized analytics)
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Sharing Your Information
I only share your information when necessary:
- Formspree: My contact form is processed by Formspree, which handles form submissions securely.
- Google Analytics: Anonymized analytics data is processed by Google.
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect my rights.
5. Data Storage and Security
- Where your data is stored: Form submissions are processed by Formspree (servers in the US). Analytics data is stored by Google.
- How long I keep your data: I keep inquiry emails and records for up to 2 years, after which they are securely deleted.
- Security measures: My website uses HTTPS encryption, and I take reasonable precautions to protect your information.
6. Your Rights
Under Canadian law (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request deletion of your information
To exercise these rights, contact me at [email protected].
7. Contact Me
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when it was last revised.