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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Sami Picard, operating as SPI.WEBSTUDIO ("we", "us"), collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or contact us. We are committed to handling your information responsibly in accordance with applicable Quebec privacy laws, including Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector).
1. Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information
The person responsible for the protection of personal information is:
Sami Picard
SPI.WEBSTUDIO
Gatineau / Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Email: spi.webstudio@gmail.com
2. Scope
This policy applies to personal information collected through the SPI.WEBSTUDIO website, contact forms, email correspondence, and related business communications. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our site.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Identity and contact details: name, email address, phone number
- Project information: website URL, budget range, domain ownership status, project description
- Technical data: browser type, device information, IP address, and server logs collected automatically
- Preferences: language selection stored in the spi-locale cookie
4. Purposes of Collection
We collect personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and contact requests
- Prepare quotes and proposals
- Deliver web design and development services
- Communicate about your project
- Maintain business records
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Consent
By submitting our contact form or otherwise providing your information, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting spi.webstudio@gmail.com, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
6. Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Contact inquiries and project records are generally retained for up to 2 years for business and record-keeping purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
7. Sharing & Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as email delivery providers (e.g., SMTP/Gmail) and website hosting providers (e.g., Vercel). These providers process information on our behalf and are expected to protect it appropriately.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.
8. Cross-Border Processing
Some service providers may process or store information in Canada, the United States, or other countries. By using our website or services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions that may have different privacy laws than Quebec.
9. Cookies
We use a functional cookie named spi-locale to remember your language preference (English or French). This cookie helps provide a consistent browsing experience.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features, such as language preference persistence.
10. Your Rights (Quebec)
Under applicable Quebec privacy law, you have the right to request access to your personal information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion where permitted, and withdraw consent to certain uses of your information.
To exercise your rights, contact spi.webstudio@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and, where applicable, within the period required by Quebec Law 25 (generally within 30 days). We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
11. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are directed to businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14 without appropriate consent. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
13. Changes & Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact Sami Picard at spi.webstudio@gmail.com.
Effective date: May 28, 2026.