Privacy Policy
DARIO'S HOME STAGE & DESIGN
Effective Date: 2021-08-31
At Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario laws, this Privacy Policy explains how DARIO'S HOME STAGE & DESIGN (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our business.
This policy applies to our website, consultations, staging services, communications, and related business activities.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Information You Provide
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Property address
- Billing information
- Real estate agent information
- Details about your staging needs
- Photos or videos of your property
- Communications you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and analytics information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide home staging consultations and services
- Communicate regarding bookings, appointments, and estimates
- Process payments and invoices
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our services and website
- Maintain business records
- Send marketing communications (only where permitted by law or with consent)
- Display before-and-after project images with permission
3. Consent
By providing your personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of that information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with:
- Employees and contractors who require the information to perform services
- Payment processors
- Technology and website service providers
- Professional advisors (such as accountants or legal counsel)
- Real estate agents or photographers involved in a project, where appropriate
- Government authorities if required by law
All third parties are expected to safeguard personal information appropriately.
5. Property Photos and Marketing
We may request permission to use photographs or videos of staged properties for:
- Portfolio displays
- Social media
- Marketing materials
- Website galleries
We will obtain consent before publicly identifying an occupied residential property or homeowner.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and understand website traffic.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
Examples of analytics providers may include services such as Google Analytics.
7. Protection of Personal Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Theft
- Misuse
- Disclosure
- Alteration
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Business operations
- Legal obligations
- Tax and accounting requirements
- Dispute resolution
When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Access and Correction Rights
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to promotional emails, you may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
More information about CASL is available from Government of Canada – Anti-Spam Legislation.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
DARIO'S HOME STAGE & DESIGN
30 Luxury Ave
Bradford, Ontario Canada L3Z 1T3
Telephone: (647) 995-9155
Email: info@dariosdesign.ca
Website: www.dariosdesign.ca
