Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I ("I," "me," or "my") collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use my website, book animation mentorship or consultation sessions, or interact with my services.

By using my website or booking a session, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information Provided by You

When booking a session, contacting me, or sharing materials, you may provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided for scheduling or communication)

• Links to your portfolio, social media, or other online profiles (if shared)

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

• Booking details (date, time, service type, session goals)

• Communications sent via email, contact forms, or messaging

I do not store full credit card numbers or payment credentials. All payments are handled by secure third-party processors (Stripe).

1.2 Technical Information Automatically Collected

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information (e.g., operating system, screen size)

• Pages viewed, time spent on site, and navigation patterns

• Cookies and usage data (see Section 6)

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Process and manage your session bookings

• Communicate appointment details, reminders, confirmations, or follow-ups

• Provide customer support and answer inquiries

• Improve my website, services, and user experience

• Create backups of booking records for recovery and business continuity

• Ensure compliance with my Terms and Conditions

• Maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse

• Send administrative emails related to your bookings

I do not use your information for unsolicited marketing unless you voluntarily subscribe to a mailing list.

3. How I Share Your Information

I do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

I may share your information only with:

3.1 Service Providers

Trusted third-party vendors who assist me with:

• Payment processing (Stripe)

• Booking and scheduling (Acuity)

• Email delivery (Gmail)

• Website hosting and analytics (Google Analytics, Squarespace)

These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are contractually required to keep it confidential and secure.

3.2 Legal Requirements

I may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders

• Respond to lawful requests by public authorities

• Protect my rights, safety, or property

• Enforce my Terms and Conditions

• Prevent or investigate fraud or security issues

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of my business (or its assets), your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction.

4. Session Privacy and Confidentiality

• Sessions are conducted through third-party video platforms (e.g., Discord, Google Meet).

• You are responsible for reviewing those platforms’ privacy policies.

• Recording sessions is strictly prohibited by either party without prior written consent from the other.

• You may not record, reproduce, distribute, or share any session content (including screen shares, materials, or advice) without my explicit written permission.

• I will not record any session without your explicit written consent.

• Unauthorized recording or distribution may result in immediate termination of services and legal action.

5. Data Storage and Security

I take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)

• Limited internal access to personal data

• Secure third-party payment processors with PCI-DSS compliance

• Regular backups stored securely

Your data is stored on secure servers located in the United States.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. By using my services, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

My website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve site functionality and performance

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze site traffic and user behavior

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my site. This tool may collect anonymized data about your visit. Learn more about how Google uses data: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features (e.g., booking forms) may not function properly.

Do Not Track (DNT): My website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals, as there is no universal industry standard for DNT.

7. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Fulfilling the services you booked

• Maintaining required business and tax records

• Handling disputes or support requests

• Enforcing agreements

Booking records are typically retained for up to 3 years for tax, accounting, and dispute resolution purposes, unless you request earlier deletion or applicable law requires otherwise.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 11).

8. Minors

My services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 unless supervised by a parent or legal guardian. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If I learn that a minor has provided personal information without verifiable parental consent, I will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where my service providers operate.

I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on providers certified under privacy frameworks like the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable).

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

My website may contain links to external services such as payment processors, scheduling tools, or video platforms. I am not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EU under GDPR, California under CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data

• Request correction or updates

• Request deletion of your information

• Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based)

• Object to or restrict certain uses of your data

• Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact me using the information in Section 14. I may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

I will respond to valid requests within 30 days (or sooner if required by law).

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of my website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach me through my contact page.

Thank you for trusting me with your privacy. I’m committed to protecting it.