This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit our website, submit a project inquiry, or otherwise communicate with Curio Studio, and how that information may be used and safeguarded.
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through our website and through direct communications initiated via the website. It does not apply to information collected offline during project engagements or through third-party platforms beyond our control.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
Information we collect
Curio Studio collects personal information only when voluntarily provided by visitors or when necessary to operate and improve our website.
Situations in which we collect information include:
- Contact forms and direct inquiries: When you contact us to request information, quotes, proposals, or project-related conversations, we may collect your name, email address, organization or company name, phone number (optional), and message content. Attachments or additional information you choose to provide may also be collected.
- Email correspondence: If you email us directly, we will receive the information contained in your message and any attachments.
- Website analytics: Curio Studio uses Google Analytics to gather non-identifying data related to website usage. This may include browser type, device type, referring pages, time spent on pages, and approximate geographic region. Analytics data is used to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve design, usability, and accessibility.
We do not provide user accounts, login credentials, registration systems, or other mechanisms for collecting customer account information through this website.
How we use your information
Curio Studio may use information collected through our website to:
- Respond to project inquiries, proposal requests, and general communications
- Conduct legitimate business communications with prospective and current clients
- Improve and optimize website performance, structure, and user experience
- Maintain internal business records and correspondence
- Monitor website traffic and identify usage trends through analytics
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Curio Studio does not:
- Sell personal information to third parties
- Rent or trade personal information
- Use website data for advertising, remarketing, or behavioral profiling
- Share information for third-party marketing purposes
Log Files
Our hosting environment and analytics services may collect standard log information, including IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type, device type, referring and exit pages, timestamps, and general usage data. These logs are used for technical operations, security, and analytics. Log data is not linked to personally identifiable information and is not used for advertising or behavioral tracking.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Curio Studio uses cookies solely in connection with Google Analytics to assess website performance and usage. Cookies may store user preferences or technical information related to navigation. Visitors may disable cookies through their web browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functions.
Curio Studio does not use cookies for targeted advertising, retargeting, or cross-site behavioral tracking.
Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
Curio Studio does not partner with advertising networks, does not serve third-party ads on our website, and does not share visitor data with third-party advertisers. This section is included only to clarify that such relationships do not exist.
Third Party Privacy Policies
This Privacy Policy applies only to data collected by Curio Studio through our own website. It does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, analytics providers, or hosting services that may have separate privacy practices. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external services they choose to interact with, including Google Analytics.
CCPA Privacy Rights
(Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Curio Studio operates under Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Curio Studio does not sell personal information under any privacy regime, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Any visitor located in California who wishes to inquire about personal information may contact us directly.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
For visitors located in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or jurisdictions with equivalent privacy legislation, you may be entitled to the following rights with respect to your personal data, subject to reasonable limitations:
- Right to access: Request a copy of personal data Curio Studio holds about you.
- Right to rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and business record requirements.
- Right to restrict processing: Request limits on how your data is processed.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest grounds.
- Right to data portability: Request transfer of data to another organization, where applicable.
To make a request under GDPR or equivalent legislation, you may contact us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe consistent with applicable law.
Children’s Information
Curio Studio does not design its website for children under 13, does not knowingly collect personal information from children, and does not offer services directed toward minors. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.