PRIVACY POLICY

At ANNA GARCES STUDIO, we prioritize the protection and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and services.

Information We Collect

The personal information we collect depends on how you engage with us. This may include:

Your name, email address, and phone number when you place an order, submit an inquiry, or sign up for our newsletter.
Billing and shipping information, along with payment details, when you place an order through our website.
Details of your interactions with us, such as customer service inquiries, feedback, or email correspondence.

Our website also uses cookies and analytics tools to enhance your browsing experience and monitor website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

Process and ship orders
Send order confirmations and updates
Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
Share occasional marketing emails if you’ve opted in

We never sell or share your personal information for unrelated marketing purposes.

Information Sharing

We work with trusted third-party services to help operate our business, including:

Squarespace Commerce (website platform)
Stripe (payment processing)
Google Analytics (website analytics)
Shipping carriers (to deliver your orders)

These providers handle your data securely and maintain their own privacy policies.

Payment Security

All payment transactions are securely processed through Squarespace Commerce and Stripe. We do not store your full payment details on our servers. Sensitive payment information is encrypted and handled directly by these providers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

Your Legal Rights

Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time. To do so, please contact us at info@annagarcesstudio.com.

If you’ve subscribed to our newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to support site functionality, personalize your experience, and track website performance. By using our site, you consent to this use.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Changes to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Continued use of our website and services after changes are made signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.