Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Katerina Mukhina (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://kattystories.com (the “Website”). We comply with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislation.
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Identifiers: Name, email address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies (see Section 6).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, interactions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send newsletters if subscribed).
- To improve our Website and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA Compliance):
- Your consent (e.g., for marketing emails).
- Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling a service request).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, fraud prevention).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose it only in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Third parties (e.g., email providers, hosting services) who assist us, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: If required by Canadian law (e.g., court order, government request).
- Business Transfers: If we merge or sell our business, your data may be transferred under confidentiality protections.
4. Cross-Border Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside Canada (e.g., to a U.S.-based email provider), we ensure it is protected by contractual safeguards or adequacy decisions under PIPEDA.
5. Your Rights Under Canadian Law
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
- Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications.
- Delete: Request deletion where no legal retention requirement exists.
- Complain: Contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, email us at: kate.mich.1985@gmail.com.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience.
- Analyze traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Website features may not function properly.
7. Data Retention & Security
- We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.
- We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in some provinces). If we learn we’ve collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our Website with a revised Effective Date.
10. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact:
Email: kate.mich.1985@gmail.com
Additional Canadian Compliance Notes:
- PIPEDA Principle Alignment: This policy adheres to PIPEDA’s 10 principles (e.g., accountability, consent, safeguards).
- Provincial Laws: If applicable (e.g., Alberta’s PIPA, Quebec’s Law 25), additional disclosures may apply.