Last Updated: June 26, 2025
At Classic Finishing Designs, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the data we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we use Google Analytics to track certain information about your visits to our website and how we handle your personal data in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Data Collection through Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects data that helps us improve our website and understand user behavior. The information collected is used for purposes such as improving user experience, measuring website traffic, and enhancing content.
The following types of data may be collected through Google Analytics:
- IP address (anonymized in most cases).
- Device information: Including device type, operating system, and browser type.
- Geographic location: Information about your city and country.
- Website usage data: Information such as the pages you visit, time spent on the site, reffering/exit pages, and interaction with various content
- Demographic data: Age, gender, and interests, if enabled.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect data via Google Analytics for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and usage: Understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve content.
- To enhance user experience: Tailor our website to meet the needs and preferences of visitors.
- To monitor and optimize website performance: Ensure that the website loads efficiently and is functioning properly.
3. Anonymization of IP Addresses
To ensure privacy and comply with applicable privacy laws, we use IP anonymization in Google Analytics. This means that your IP address is anonymized before being stored, which limits the identification of your specific location and identity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Google Analytics uses cookies—small text files placed on your device—to track website activity. These cookies allow us to collect information about your interactions with our website, such as pages viewed, session duration, and interactions with certain elements.
You can control how cookies are used on your device:
- Cookie Preferences: Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, delete cookies after each session, or be notified when a cookie is being set.
- Opting Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
5. Data Sharing with Google
Google may use the data collected through Google Analytics for its own purposes, as outlined in their privacy policy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except for the services required to run Google Analytics (such as Google’s own infrastructure).
For more information on how Google uses your data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
6. How Long We Retain Data
Google Analytics data is retained by Google for a certain period as defined in Google’s settings. We do not retain any personally identifiable information on our servers, and all data collected by Google Analytics is handled by Google in accordance with their data retention policies.
7. Your Rights and Control Over Data
Under Canadian law (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information: You can request details about the data we collect and how it's used.
- Request corrections to your information
- Withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent to our use of Google Analytics data at any time by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.
If you have any questions or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the contact details below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data collection practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: classicfinishingdesigns@gmail.com