Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Gnidak Studio ("Gnidak Studio", "we", "our", or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our website:
Gnidak Studio is a Canadian AI-powered creative agency providing website creation, digital design, AI-assisted content production, multimedia content creation, SEO optimization, and marketing funnel development for businesses.
We are committed to protecting personal information and handling it responsibly in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. Privacy Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact:
3. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Website address
- Project requirements
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Other information you choose to provide
We may also automatically collect technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Website activity
- Referral source
- Approximate geographic location
- Date and time of access
4. How We Collect Information
- Contact forms
- Email communications
- Website analytics tools
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Client communications
- Service agreements
5. How We Use Personal Information
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide requested services
- Prepare proposals and quotations
- Communicate with clients
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain website security
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
6. Consent and Collection of Personal Information
Gnidak Studio collects, uses, and discloses personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.
Where required, we obtain meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information.
Consent may be provided when you:
- Submit information through our contact forms
- Request services
- Communicate with us
- Accept optional cookies through our cookie consent system
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website operation, security, and functionality.
Functional Cookies
Used to remember preferences and improve user experience.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with our Website and improve performance.
Marketing Cookies
May be used for advertising and marketing purposes if implemented.
Non-essential cookies are activated only after obtaining appropriate user consent.
You may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner settings available on our Website or through your browser settings.
8. Analytics Services
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve our services.
9. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers that help us operate our Website and provide services, including hosting providers, analytics providers, email providers, security services, and payment providers where applicable.
Gnidak Studio may use AI-assisted tools and technologies as part of its creative workflow, including for the creation and editing of images, video, audio, voice, design elements, written content, and other digital assets. These tools may process client-provided materials or project-related information in accordance with the privacy practices and terms of the respective AI service providers.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
10. Contact Forms
When you submit information through a contact form on our Website, you consent to Gnidak Studio collecting and using your personal information for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and providing requested services.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet applicable legal and business requirements.
- General inquiries: up to 24 months
- Client project information: duration of the business relationship plus applicable record-keeping periods
- Business, tax, and accounting records: retained according to applicable legal requirements in Canada
12. International Processing and Storage
Some third-party service providers used by Gnidak Studio may process or store information outside Canada, including in the United States.
When this occurs, personal information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, which may differ from those in Canada.
13. Security Measures
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information, including HTTPS encryption, secure website practices, access controls, and security updates.
14. Privacy Breach Response
If a privacy breach occurs that creates a real risk of significant harm, Gnidak Studio will take appropriate steps, including investigation, mitigation, and notification where required by applicable privacy laws.
15. Children's Privacy
Our Website is intended for businesses and general audiences. It is not directed toward children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
16. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, information about use of your data, withdrawal of consent, or deletion where legally permitted.
17. Do Not Track Signals
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, our Website may not automatically respond to all browser-based tracking preferences.
18. External Links
Gnidak Studio is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.
19. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.