Privacy policy
At LARO Studio, we prioritize data protection and respect the privacy of every user who visits our site. This privacy policy is designed to explain how and why we collect and process data, inform you of your legal rights, and assure you of our ongoing commitment to data protection.
LARO Studio operates in compliance with Canadian regulations and is registered in Ontario. Please review this privacy policy carefully and ensure your satisfaction with it before using www.larostudio.ca.
Data Controller:
LARO Studio is a trading name of LARO Studio, registered in Ontario, Canada. In this privacy policy, any use of the words “we,” “us,” and “our” refers to LARO Studio.
For data protection purposes, LARO Studio is the data controller for www.larostudio.ca (meaning we determine how and why your data is processed). You can reach us at hello@larostudio.ca.
How We Collect Personal Data:
You are not obliged to create an account or directly share personal information to use our site. However, if you agree to our cookie policy, we collect some information automatically. Optionally, you may choose to share personal information with us when you contact us.
Types of Personal Data Collected:
In accordance with our Terms of Use, site users must be over the age of eighteen (18). If you are under eighteen (18), please refrain from using our site, and if you suspect we may have inadvertently collected your information, please have your guardian contact us.
When visiting www.larostudio.ca, with your consent, we may automatically collect information about your visit, including:
– Contact details provided by you: Name, email addresses, and phone numbers
– Data that may identify your device: Browser information, time zone settings, location information, operating system and version, and cookies (refer to our Cookie Policy for details).
– Site user data: Traffic source, IP address, duration of visit, pages viewed, resources accessed. We may also utilize session recording tools to track your interactions with our website (including mouse movements, clicks, and page scrolls).
How and Why We Use Your Data:
We collect and utilize data to optimize our site, ensure financial viability, and enhance user experience. Examples include:
– Analyzing site usability
– Identifying popular content and areas for improvement
– Personalizing user experience
– Conducting research to improve our services
– Enhancing the targeting, efficiency, and messaging of our marketing efforts
– Tracking and validating sales from partner sites
Our lawful basis for data use may vary but typically includes consent or legitimate interest.
Sharing Your Personal Data:
www.larostudio.ca does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties. However, we may share it with select third parties for legitimate business purposes, including service providers, analytics suppliers, and advertising partners. Additionally, we may disclose your data if required by law, in response to law enforcement requests, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Data Storage and Security:
While no online data transmission is entirely secure, we prioritize the security of your data. We adhere to strict information security procedures outlined in our security policies to safeguard your personal data from loss or misuse. When necessary, we transfer data outside of Canada while ensuring privacy protection and legal compliance. We retain your data only as long as necessary for its original purposes or as required by law.
Your Personal Data Rights:
You have rights regarding your personal data, including consent withdrawal, access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing, and data portability. We process all requests in accordance with the law and respond within three months. You are not obligated to pay for exercising your rights. Contact us at hello@larostudio.ca to make a request.
Updates:
We update this policy as we improve www.larostudio.ca. Please check back regularly to stay informed about how we use your data.
Complaints:
If you are unhappy with our treatment of your data, please contact us promptly, and we will address your concerns in a timely manner.