Privacy Policy - Portfolio

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit this website (the “Site”). This Site is a personal portfolio website built using WordPress and the Divi theme and is hosted in Canada. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through the contact form on this Site. The information collected includes:

Your name
Your email address
The message you choose to send

We do not collect sensitive personal information, payment details, or account credentials.

2. How We Use Your Information

The personal information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or messages
To communicate with you regarding your request
To provide information about our services or portfolio, if relevant to your inquiry

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes, newsletters, or automated profiling.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA)

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information with your implied or express consent, as required under PIPEDA. By submitting the contact form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
To protect our legal rights, privacy, safety, or property
To trusted service providers that assist in operating the Site (such as website hosting or email services), provided they are bound by confidentiality and privacy obligations

All service providers are required to handle your personal information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

5. Data Storage and Location

This Site is hosted on servers located in Canada. Your personal information is stored and processed in Canada and is subject to Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Once no longer required, your personal information is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. These measures include secure hosting, access controls, and regular website maintenance.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site does not use cookies or tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, or profiling purposes beyond what is strictly necessary for basic website functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.