Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 10, 2025
At The Painted Acorn (www.thepaintedacorn.ca), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our illustration and publishing services.
1. What We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through forms or direct communication. This may include:
Your name and email address (via contact forms or email)
Project details you choose to share
Website usage data (via analytics tools)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries and project requests
Provide the services you request
Improve website performance and user experience
Communicate relevant service information (only if you opt in)
We will never sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use basic analytics tools (such as Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics) to track:
Page views
Traffic sources
User behavior on our site
This data is anonymized and helps us improve the website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, including:
Squarespace (website hosting & analytics)
[Insert Email Service, if any] (for newsletters, if applicable)
These providers only process your data on our behalf and according to applicable privacy laws.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We implement security measures and best practices to keep your data safe. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your personal information
Request deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
To make a request, email us at hello@thepaintedacorn.ca.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
📬 hello@thepaintedacorn.ca
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a new revision date.