Privacy policy

Effective Date: February 7, 2025

PW3 Design (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://pw3design.com website (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from https://pw3design.com.

Definitions

  • Service
    Service is the https://pw3design.com website operated by PW3 Design.
  • Personal Data
    Personal Data means data about a living individual who can be identified from those data (or from those and other information either in our possession or likely to come into our possession).
  • Usage Data
    Usage Data is data collected automatically either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
  • Cookies
    Cookies are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
  • Data Controller
    Data Controller means the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and manner in which personal information is processed. For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, we are a Data Controller of your Personal Data.
  • Data Processors (or Service Providers)
    A Data Processor (or Service Provider) is any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may use various Service Providers to process your data more effectively.
  • Data Subject (or User)
    A Data Subject is any living individual using our Service and who is the subject of Personal Data.

Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
  • Cookies and Usage Data

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing, or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving these communications by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information.

Cookies are small files containing data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser and stored on your device. Other tracking technologies such as beacons, tags, and scripts may also be used.

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Service may not function properly.

Examples of Cookies we use:

  • Session Cookies: Used to operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings.
  • Security Cookies: Used for security purposes.

Use of Data

PW3 Design uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To notify you about changes to our Service
  • To allow participation in interactive features
  • To provide customer support
  • To improve our Service
  • To monitor usage
  • To detect and prevent technical issues
  • To provide news, offers, and related information unless you opt out

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the data collected and the context in which it is collected.

We may process your Personal Data because:

  • We need to perform a contract with you
  • You have given us consent
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests
  • For payment processing purposes
  • To comply with legal obligations

Retention of Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We may retain data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless required for security improvements or legal obligations.

Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside your province, country, or jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside Canada and provide information to us, you consent to transfer and processing in Canada.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Disclosure of Data

Business Transactions

If PW3 Design is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose Personal Data if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect and defend our rights
  • Prevent wrongdoing
  • Protect user safety
  • Protect against legal liability

Security of Data

While we use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

SMS Communications

If you opt-in to receive SMS communications from PW3 Design (for example, by requesting a Reputation Audit), we collect your mobile number to send requested information and related updates.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our Service. These providers have access to Personal Data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

Payments

We may provide paid services and use third-party payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal. We do not store payment card details. Payment processors handle your data according to their own privacy policies and comply with PCI-DSS standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us: