Last updated: December 31, 2025

Affinity Digital Design (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit affdes.com (the “Site”).

This policy is written in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve the Site.

Information you voluntarily provide

• • Email address (for newsletter sign-ups or direct contact)
  • Name (if you choose to provide it)
  • Information you submit through contact forms or email

Information collected automatically

• • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and approximate visit duration
  • Referring pages

This data is collected through standard web technologies such as server logs and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Send newsletters or updates you explicitly subscribed to
• Respond to inquiries or messages you initiate
• Improve site content, usability, and performance
• Monitor basic site analytics and security

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

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• You will only receive emails related to site updates, book updates, or related practical notes
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each email

Email services used may store subscriber data on servers outside Canada. These providers are selected based on standard industry security practices.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Measure traffic and performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may limit some site functionality but will not block access to core content.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Website hosting
• Email delivery
• Analytics

These services may process limited personal data on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it and use it only for the intended purpose.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from this Site.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
• Meet legal or operational requirements

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

No internet transmission is ever fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

9. Children’s Information

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:

Affinity Digital Design
Email: [email protected]