PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: May 10, 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Sergii Filin collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from this website.
We comply with applicable privacy laws including Canada’s PIPEDA and follow international privacy best practices.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide:
Name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Order details (for purchases of physical or digital artwork)
Messages sent via contact forms or email
Information collected automatically:
IP address
Browser and device information
Website usage data
Cookies and analytics data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Process and fulfill orders (physical prints and digital artwork)
Communicate with you about purchases or inquiries
Provide customer support
Improve website performance and user experience
Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
Comply with legal obligations
4. Payments (IMPORTANT)
We DO NOT store or have access to your credit card information
All payments are processed securely by third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or Squarespace Commerce
These providers independently handle your payment data in accordance with their own privacy policies
5. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate this website, including:
Website hosting (Squarespace or similar provider)
Payment processors (Stripe / PayPal)
Email communication tools
Analytics services (e.g., website traffic tracking tools)
These third parties may collect and process personal information under their own privacy policies.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Enable website functionality
Understand visitor behavior
Improve user experience
Analyze website performance
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
7. International Users
If you access or purchase from this website outside of Canada, your information may be processed in Canada, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information only with:
Payment processors (for transaction processing)
Shipping providers (for physical artwork delivery)
Service providers that support website operation
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill orders
Provide customer support
Meet legal and tax obligations
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at: sjfilinart@gmail.com
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
14. Contact
Sergii Filin
Email: sjfilinart@gmail.com
Website: www.filin.ca