Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 13, 2025

1. Introduction

 

This Privacy Policy explains how ShawnKent.ca (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when you use our website (https://shawnkent.ca).

 

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

2.1. Personal Data You Provide

 

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when using our contact form, including:

  • Name
  • Email address

2.2. Automatically Collected Data

 

We use Google Analytics to track website performance, which may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on them
  • Device and operating system information
  • Referral source (how you found our site)

This data helps us analyze website traffic and improve our services.

 

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

 

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interest – To improve website functionality and user experience
  • Consent – When you submit personal information via the contact form
  • Compliance with Legal Obligations – When required by law

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) under GDPR, we only process personal data if we have a valid legal basis.

 

5. Data Retention

 

Contact form submissions are stored for 6 months before being deleted.

Google Analytics tracking data is retained for 26 months before being anonymized.

We retain data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.

 

6. Your Rights

 

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

 

For EEA Users (GDPR Compliance):

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to request data deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Compliance):

  • Right to know what personal data we collect
  • Right to request deletion of personal data
  • Right to opt out of data sharing (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

For Canadian Users (PIPEDA Compliance):

  • Right to access and correct your data
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to challenge our data-handling practices

To exercise your rights, contact us: https://shawnkent.ca/contact/

 

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

 

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

 

8. Data Security Measures

We take appropriate security measures to protect personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Restricted access to stored data
  • Regular security audits

However, no online system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their own information.

 

9. International Data Transfers

 

Our website is operated in Canada, and data may be stored on servers located in other jurisdictions. By using our website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence.

 

For EEA users, we ensure appropriate safeguards for data transfers in compliance with GDPR.

 

10. Third-Party Links and Services

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Analytics). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

 

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

 

12. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via our website: https://shawnkent.ca/contact