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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This policy explains how ardist collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy law.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Who We Are

ardist is a creative content agency based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. We produce cinematic video content, manage social media campaigns, capture events, and create real estate media for businesses across Ontario. This website is operated by ardist ("we", "us", or "our"). Our website address is https://ardist.ca.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website. This may include:

We also automatically collect certain technical data through our hosting provider (Netlify) and analytics tools, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. This information is collected through server logs and may include cookies or similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries and provide you with our services. We also use it to send project proposals, quotes, and follow up on consultations you have requested. Technical data helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve site performance and content, and ensure the security and proper functioning of our website.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. These include essential cookies required for the website to function properly, as well as analytics cookies that help us understand traffic patterns and site usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Third Party Services

We use the following third party services that may collect data independently:

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, but only to the extent necessary. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions are retained for the duration of any ongoing business relationship and for a reasonable period afterward.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. You may also request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information. You may withdraw consent for us to use your information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our website is served over HTTPS, and form submissions are processed through Netlify's secure infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach out to us.

ardist
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Email: info@ardist.ca
Phone: +1 (613) 305-3906