Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Pictures by Stephanie (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or place an order.
1. Information We Collect
When you place an order or contact us, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Phone number (if provided)
Order details
Payments are processed securely through third-party providers such as PayPal. We do not receive or store your full payment card details.
When you browse our website, limited technical information may also be collected automatically, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and general site activity
This helps the website function properly and understand how visitors use it.
2. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tools provided by Squarespace to:
Keep the site functioning correctly
Understand general site traffic and usage
Improve performance and user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work as intended if you do.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and complete your order
Communicate with you about your purchase
Provide customer support
Send order updates (such as shipping confirmation)
Improve our website and services
Meet legal, tax, or regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including:
PayPal (payment processing)
Squarespace (website hosting and analytics)
Shipping carriers (for delivery of orders)
These providers may collect or process your information as needed to perform their services. Each has its own privacy policy, and we recommend reviewing them if you want more detail.
We only share the information necessary for them to complete their role.
5. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored or processed outside of Canada, including in the United States, where our service providers operate.
By using this website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your own.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to:
Fulfill your order
Meet legal, tax, or accounting obligations
Resolve disputes or customer service matters
After this period, information is securely deleted or anonymized where possible.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Access your personal data
Request corrections
Request deletion (where legally permitted)
Withdraw consent where applicable
Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
If we become aware that such information has been collected without age verification, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. User-Generated Content (If Applicable)
If you choose to leave reviews, testimonials, or allow your artwork or images to be shared, that content may become publicly visible on our website or social media.
We are not responsible for how third parties may use publicly available content.
11. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.
Depending on your location, you may also have the right to contact your local data protection authority.
12. Contact
Pictures by Stephanie
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
📧 picturesbystephanie@hotmail.com