Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how stevelavigne.ca ("we," "our," or "the site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the site or get in touch through it. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information you choose to provide, plus a small amount of technical data needed to operate the site.

When you submit the contact form, we collect your name, email address, company (if provided), the topic you selected, and the message you write. When you visit any page, we may automatically collect basic technical information such as your device type, browser, general location (typically city or region), pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to respond to your inquiry, follow up on your request, and keep a reasonable record of our communication. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This site may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function correctly, remember basic preferences, and understand general usage patterns. Most cookies expire automatically after a short period or when you close your browser.

If web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or a similar service) are enabled, they collect aggregated, non-identifying information — for example, page views, referring sites, and approximate location — to help us understand how the site is used. You can disable or limit cookies through your browser settings at any time.

4. Third-Party Services

This site is hosted on Netlify, and the contact form is processed by Netlify Forms. When you submit the form, your submission is transmitted to and stored by Netlify in accordance with their privacy practices. We may also use other third-party tools (such as analytics, email, or scheduling services) to operate the site, and those services may collect and process limited information under their own privacy policies.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share it only when it is necessary to respond to your inquiry or deliver a service you requested, when a third-party service provider helps us operate the site (such as hosting or form processing), or when we are required to do so by law, court order, or other valid legal process.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact-form submissions and related correspondence for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and maintain a reasonable record of business communication, after which we may delete them. You can request deletion of your information at any time by getting in touch.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you submit, including using secure third-party providers and standard web security practices. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is fully secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable Canadian privacy laws — including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) — you have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, request that we correct or update inaccurate information, request deletion of your information, and withdraw consent for future use where applicable. To exercise any of these rights, please reach out through the contact form on the homepage.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is intended for an adult, professional audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us and we will remove it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out through the contact form on the homepage.