Privacy & Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 26, 2025 | Governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada

Privacy Policy

As We Are (operated by Liz Levitin Designs Inc., "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at asweare.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to your personal information.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a) Information you provide voluntarily
When you contact us via email (studio@asweare.ca), you may provide us with your name, email address, company name, and any other information you choose to include. We collect and retain this information solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and managing our client relationships.

b) Automatically collected information (cookies & analytics)
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our website. The information collected may include:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Referring URLs and general geographic location (country/city level)
Session data such as clicks and scroll depth

This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain functionality of the Site.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective or existing clients
To understand how our website is used and improve its content and performance
To fulfill our contractual obligations to clients
To comply with legal obligations under applicable Canadian law

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

  1. Third-Party Payment Processing

If payment is collected in connection with our services, it is processed through a secure third-party payment processor. We do not collect, store, or have access to your full payment card details. Any payment information you provide is subject to the privacy policy of the applicable third-party processor.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Contact and inquiry data is typically retained for the duration of the client relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter.

  1. Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, including the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw your consent to our use of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at studio@asweare.ca.

  1. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

  1. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our Site with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

  1. . Contact Us

Liz Levitin Designs Inc. (operating as As We Are)
Email: studio@asweare.ca
Website: asweare.ca
Toronto, Ontario, Canada