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Last updated: June 25th 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how AN Fine Art and Designs collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). It applies when you visit or interact with the website (regardless of where you are accessing it from), make a purchase, subscribe to communications, or contact us directly.

1. Important Information and Who We Are

This policy supplements any other notices or terms provided when collecting personal data and is not intended to override them.

Controller: Ayesha Nazir is the controller of this website (collectively referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” in this privacy policy) and responsible for the personal data collected through it. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please email: anfineartanddesign@gmail.com.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, but we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve your concerns.

2. The Data We Collect About You

"Personal data" refers to any information that identifies you as an individual. We may collect the following:

  • Identity Data: name, username, title

  • Contact Data: billing/shipping address, email, phone

  • Financial Data: payment details (processed via Stripe or PayPal)

  • Transaction Data: order history, payment records

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, cookies

  • Usage Data: website interaction and behavior

  • Marketing Data: preferences for receiving updates and communications

We do not collect special categories of sensitive data (e.g., health, race, beliefs).

If you fail to provide required personal data, we may not be able to fulfill a service or sale.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We gather information via:

  • Direct interactions: placing orders, contacting us, subscribing to emails

  • Automated technologies: cookies, Squarespace analytics

  • Third-party services: payment processors, delivery services

4. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when legally permitted. Common uses include:

  • Fulfilling your order or providing customer support

  • Communicating about your purchase or our policies

  • Sending updates or marketing (if you opt in)

  • Improving website performance and customer experience

We rely on performance of contract, legal obligations, and legitimate interest as legal bases for data use.

5. Marketing and Communications

You will only receive marketing emails if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.

We do not share your data with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Cookies

This site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Some site functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.

7. Disclosures of Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Delivery providers (e.g., Canada Post, FedEx, UPS)

  • Squarespace and related technical service providers

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

8. International Transfers

Some third-party services may process data outside of Canada. We ensure all providers comply with relevant privacy protections.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, use, or loss of your data. Access is limited to those who need it for business operations.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed for the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, and tax requirements. You may request deletion of your data (see section below).

11. Your Rights Under Canadian Law

You may:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (where legally possible)

  • Withdraw marketing consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us by email.

12. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be posted here with the date of revision.