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Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: August, 2024.
Website: www.oxbldink.com
Owner: Jena - Oxblood Ink
Business Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us online, in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

a. Personal Information

When you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when:

  • Subscribing to newsletters or free resources

  • Downloading digital products

  • Entering giveaways or promotional events

  • Booking or inquiring about services

  • Contacting us through forms or email

We may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if applicable)

  • Location (IP-based geolocation)

  • Any content you submit (e.g., messages, questions, or form data)

b. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

Via cookies, tracking pixels, and third-party analytics tools:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and OS

  • Referring URL

  • Date/time of visit

  • Pages viewed and time spent

  • Clickstream data

3. Use of Your Information

We use your information for:

  • Sending newsletters, updates, promotions, or marketing materials (with opt-in consent)

  • Responding to inquiries and providing support

  • Customizing your website experience

  • Understanding usage trends to improve the Website

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Preventing fraud or abuse

4. Email Marketing and Consent

By providing your email address, you consent to receiving commercial electronic messages (CEMs) from us. These may include newsletters, promotions, product/service updates, or event announcements.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

  • We comply with CASL and ensure all email communications are clear, include our contact information, and provide an easy opt-out mechanism.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about your interactions. This helps us analyze trends and tailor the Website experience.

Third-party services include:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks user behavior for performance monitoring

  • Meta Pixel / Pinterest Tag / other ad pixels (if used): Tracks visitor actions for ad targeting

You may opt out of cookie-based tracking by adjusting your browser settings or visiting:

6. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers) under strict confidentiality agreements

  • If legally required (e.g., in response to subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory authorities)

  • To protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others

  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition (with user notification)

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside Canada, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada, where our servers and third-party service providers are located. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

For EU/EEA users, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is handled according to GDPR standards, including contractual clauses with service providers.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • For accounting, reporting, and analytics purposes

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to our legal obligations.

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information, including:

  • Secure SSL encryption on our website

  • Access restrictions to data storage systems

  • Regular security audits

  • Strong password protection

However, no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge that you provide data at your own risk.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request deletion

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: oxblood.ink@gmail.com

For EU residents: You may contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) for GDPR concerns.
For Canadian residents: You may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may link to external sites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before sharing information with them.

12. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 16 if in the EU). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to remove it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after updates indicates your acceptance.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

Oxblood Ink
Jena
Sherwood Park, AB
📧 oxblood.ink@gmail.com
🌐 www.oxbldink.com

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