Privacy Policy

Stacia Morris Design is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect information that can identify an individual ("Personal Information"), which may include: 
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you use our contact form, sign up for a newsletter, or make an inquiry.
  • Order/Billing Information: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number if you make a purchase through our site (e.g., for design consultations or products). This information is shared with our e-commerce hosting provider, Squarespace, and payment processors.  
  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected via cookies and analytics.
  • Design Project Details: Specific information related to your design needs, preferences, and potentially photos of your space, provided voluntarily during consultations or project discussions. 

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:
  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms, communicate with us via email, phone, or in-person meetings, or provide information as part of a design project.
  • Automatically via Technology: Through cookies, web beacons, tags, and pixels as you browse our site, which helps us analyze website usage and improve user experience.
  • From Third Parties: We may use services like Google Analytics or social media platforms that provide us with information about site usage or marketing effectiveness. 

3. Purposes for Collecting and Using Information

We collect and use your personal information solely for the purposes identified at or before the time of collection, including to: 
  • Provide our interior decorating and design services and fulfill project contracts.
  • Process transactions and deliver purchased products or services.
  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
  • Improve our website and services through data analysis.
  • Send you promotional materials or newsletters, but only if you have explicitly consented to receive them (you can opt-out at any time). 

4. Consent

We obtain your knowledge and consent to collect, use, or disclose your personal information, except where required or permitted by law. By using our website and providing your information, you are consenting to the terms of this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. 

5. Disclosure to Third Parties

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with the following third parties, who are required to protect your information in a manner consistent with our privacy practices: 
  • Squarespace: Our website hosting and e-commerce platform.
  • Payment Processors: To securely handle transactions.
  • Service Providers: Contractors or affiliated organizations that perform services on our behalf (e.g., email marketing platforms, shipping companies, suppliers).
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental request. 
Note that some third-party service providers may store or process data outside of Canada and may be subject to different privacy laws. 

6. Safeguards and Retention

We protect your personal information with security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to prevent loss, theft, or unauthorized access. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. 

7. User Rights and Access to Information

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
  • Know who is responsible for our privacy practices.
  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Challenge the accuracy and completeness of your information and request updates.
  • Request that your data be deleted, subject to legal limitations. 
To exercise these rights, please contact us.  

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. 

9. Accountability

If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately via email at contact us.
 
Last Updated: April 2, 2026