Privacy policy.

PRIVACY POLICY

Shifting Focus Design & Photography

Website: www.shiftingfocus.ca

Effective Date: September 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Shifting Focus ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide to us through our website, www.shiftingfocus.ca. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary for us to provide our services and communicate with you. The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, and phone number, which you provide when you fill out a contact form or request a consultation.

  • Project Details: Any information you voluntarily provide about your project needs, such as a description of your business or the scope of your photography or design project.

  • Website Usage Information: Non-personally identifiable information collected automatically as you browse our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit. This helps us understand how our website is used and how we can improve it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to Inquiries: To communicate with you and respond to your questions or requests for quotes and consultations.

  • To Provide Services: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you as a client and to manage your photography or design project.

  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze website usage and trends to enhance the user experience and optimize our content and services.

  • To Maintain Our Records: For internal administration and record-keeping related to our business operations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information we hold. This includes using secure servers, data encryption, and restricted access to our internal systems.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services. These third parties are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and are only permitted to use it for the specific purposes we have hired them for. Examples include website hosting providers, email platforms, and analytics services.

We may also be required to disclose your personal information if we are compelled to do so by a court order or other legal process.

5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your user experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server. Cookies help us remember your preferences, and they provide us with non-identifiable usage data. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.

6. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our website.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that we correct any inaccuracies. To make a request, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Shifting Focus Design & Photography
hello@shiftingfocus.ca
403 880 4207
Calgary, AB, Canada