Effective date: May 5, 2026
Last updated: May 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Stephanie George ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes information when you visit our website and interact with us through forms, cookies, analytics, and other features (the "Site").
1. What this policy covers
This policy applies to:
- Your use of the Site.
- Information you submit to us through interactive features on the Site.
- Information collected automatically (including through cookies and analytics).
2. Who we are
Data controller: Stephanie George
Contact (privacy and legal requests): stephgeorge28@gmail.com
Mailing location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
3. Information we collect
3.1 Information you provide to us
We may collect personal information you submit directly, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization (if provided)
- Message, story, or other content you submit (including pictures or audio where you choose to provide them)
We may also collect information needed to manage communications you request from us (for example, newsletter sign-ups).
3.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may collect:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Approximate location derived from IP
- Pages viewed, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring and exit URLs
- Interactions with the Site (such as clicks and scrolls, where collected by our tools)
We use this information for security, analytics (including Google Analytics), measuring Site performance, improving content and user experience, and troubleshooting.
3.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels or local storage) to:
- Remember preferences where applicable
- Measure traffic and usage (Google Analytics)
- Support security and basic Site functionality
Cookie consent: We use a cookie consent banner so you can accept or decline non-essential cookies (such as analytics) before they are set, in line with your choices and applicable law. Essential cookies needed to operate or secure the Site may still be used as permitted by law.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Site works.
3.4 Data from service providers and other sources
We may receive or process information through third-party services used to operate the Site (including Google Analytics and email or form tools). Such providers may store or process data in accordance with their own policies.
4. How we use your information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests submitted through the Site
- Send and manage newsletter or other communications you sign up for
- Analyze how the Site is used (Google Analytics and similar metrics)
- Improve the Site’s content, layout, and functionality
- Protect the Site and our users (security, fraud prevention)
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests from public authorities
5. Legal bases
Where applicable law requires or recognizes a stated basis for processing, we process personal information on one or more of the following bases:
- Consent (including consent provided through our cookie banner where applicable)
- Contract or steps prior to entering a contract
- Legitimate interests (such as improving the Site and understanding aggregate usage), balanced against your rights
- Legal obligation
6. How we share information
We may share information with:
6.1 Service providers
We share data with service providers that help operate the Site and support our business operations. This includes Google LLC and its affiliates in connection with Google Analytics, as well as hosting, email, form, and related vendors. These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually or legally required to protect it appropriately.
6.2 Legal and safety
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal process or requests from government authorities
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security incidents, or technical issues
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of us or others
7. Communications; newsletter; unsubscribe
If you subscribe to our newsletter or similar emails, we use your contact details to send those messages. Each marketing email includes an unsubscribe link or button. If that does not work, you may contact stephgeorge28@gmail.com to unsubscribe or update your preferences.
8. International data transfers
We operate from Canada (British Columbia). Some of our service providers (including Google Analytics) may process or store data in the United States or other countries. Where personal information is transferred across borders, we take steps designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, which may include contractual safeguards or reliance on adequacy decisions where available.
9. Data retention
We retain personal information for at least two (2) years where that period supports our business, communication, and record-keeping needs.
We also retain information for as long as required by applicable law, regulation, or government or regulatory requirements, including retention periods that may extend beyond two years when necessary to meet those obligations.
When retention is no longer required for the purposes in this policy and we are not legally required to keep the data, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with our practices and applicable law.
10. Your privacy rights
Depending on your location (including under Canadian private-sector privacy law or other applicable regimes), you may have rights such as:
- Access to personal information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information (where applicable)
- Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent (without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal)
- Objection to or restriction of certain processing (where applicable)
To exercise these rights or ask questions about processing, contact stephgeorge28@gmail.com.
11. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
12. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact stephgeorge28@gmail.com so we can take appropriate steps.
13. Third-party links
The Site may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date and, where appropriate, we will notify you in line with applicable law.
15. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests:
- Stephanie George
- Email: stephgeorge28@gmail.com
- Mailing location: Vancouver, BC, Canada