Tarquenova - Privacy policy for homemade lantern site visitors

Privacy Policy Overview

Your privacy matters, and I challenge the myth that creative sites disregard your data rights. I strive for full transparency and fair practices at every stage.

Information Collected

Some believe that visiting a craft site means their data will be used without oversight. Here, I take a different stance. Information collected is minimal—typically limited to what you provide when contacting me or participating in community features. No unnecessary details are gathered, and you remain in control throughout your visit.

Contact details you submit through forms, such as name and email address.
Information you choose to share when submitting project feedback or questions.
Technical data like browser type, access times, and device information.
Cookies that store preferences for a smoother user experience.
Analytics used for general site improvement, never to identify you personally.

Data is collected only for clear, transparent purposes, such as responding to your inquiries or improving your experience. I do not require personal information for simply browsing lantern content.

How Your Data Is Used

Your data is used solely for the purposes you intend—such as answering your questions, improving the site, or maintaining account preferences. No data is used for advertising or unsolicited marketing.

Analytics and cookies are used only to understand general visitor trends, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance your crafting experience. Data is never used to profile or target individuals.

Your Data Rights

As a visitor, you have rights under Canadian privacy law: access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. I support your right to control your personal information and respond promptly to all requests.

Right to Access

You may request access to your personal data stored on this site at any time by contacting me directly.

Right to Rectification

Contact me to correct or update any inaccurate personal information.

Right to Erasure

You can request the deletion of your personal data held by this site at any time.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a portable format, upon request.

How Information Is Shared

Your personal data is never sold, traded, or shared with marketers. Information may be shared only with trusted technical partners who assist with site operations and are contractually bound to respect privacy.

If legally required, I may disclose data to comply with Canadian laws or protect site integrity. All such requests are reviewed carefully, and only essential information is provided.

Security of Your Data

I take security seriously and use a combination of technical safeguards and procedural practices to protect your information. This includes encrypted transmissions, access restrictions, and regular reviews of data management methods.

No system is perfect, but I act promptly if vulnerabilities are detected. You are encouraged to report any concerns so I can address them with urgency and care.