Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy - the basics
​Effective Date: [Insert Date January 14, 2026]
​At 18 13th Avenue Art, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit www.1813thavenueart.ca.
​1. Information We Collect
​We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
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​Make a purchase: Name, billing address, shipping address, email, and payment information (processed securely through third-party providers).
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​Contact us: Name and email address when you inquire about a commission or a specific painting.
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​Browse the site: We may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address and how you interact with our site via cookies.
​2. How We Use Your Information
​We use your data to:
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​Process and ship your original artwork.
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​Communicate with you regarding orders, commissions, or inquiries.
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​Improve our website experience and ensure the security of our online store.
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​Comply with Canadian tax and legal obligations.
​3. Third-Party Services
​We never sell your personal information. However, we do share data with trusted third parties to run our business:
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​Payment Processors: (e.g., Wix Payments) to securely handle transactions.
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​Shipping Carriers: (e.g., Canada Post, UPS) to deliver your art.
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​Analytics: (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand site traffic.
​4. Cookies
​Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience (for example, keeping items in your shopping cart). You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.
​5. Data Retention
​We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as required by Ontario and Canadian law (such as for tax record-keeping).
​6. Your Rights
​If you are a resident of certain jurisdictions, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.
​7. Security
​The security of your personal information is important to us. We use industry-standard encryption and secure protocols to protect your data during transmission and storage.
​8. Changes to This Policy
​We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
​9. Contact Us
​If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact:
​Ryan Pierce
18 13th Avenue Art
London, Ontario, Canada