Privacy policy
Last updated: July 1, 2026
Clipsmithery ("we", "us") is an ad-creative studio operated from Quebec, Canada. This policy explains, in plain language, what personal information we collect, why, and the choices you have. We handle personal information in line with Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), Quebec's Law 25, and Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL).
What we collect
- What you send us: your name, email address, store or product link, and what you sell — when you request a free ad, contact us, or become a client.
- Payment details: payments are processed by PayPal. We never see or store your card number. We receive your name, email, the plan you bought, and the transaction ID so we can deliver your order and keep records.
- Marketing consent: whether you ticked the optional box to receive tips and offers.
- Basic technical logs: our host (Netlify) collects standard server logs (like IP address and browser type) to run and secure the site. We don't run ad trackers or sell data. PayPal may set cookies during checkout under its own policy.
Why we use it
- To make and deliver your free ad or paid ad batches, and to communicate about your order.
- To send occasional marketing emails — only if you opted in. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can withdraw consent anytime.
- To keep business records (invoicing, taxes, fraud prevention) as required by law.
Who we share it with
Only the service providers needed to run Clipsmithery: Netlify (hosting and form storage), PayPal (payments), Google (Drive folders used to deliver your ads, and email). They process your information under their own privacy and security terms. We never sell your personal information, and we don't share it for advertising.
How long we keep it
Free-ad requests: up to 12 months, then deleted. Client and transaction records: as long as needed for the service and legal record-keeping. Marketing emails: until you unsubscribe.
Your rights
You can ask to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or withdraw consent to marketing, anytime. Email adriscottbeland@gmail.com and we'll respond within 30 days. If you're not satisfied, you can contact the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Security
We limit access to your information, use reputable providers, and protect our accounts. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
Who's responsible
The person responsible for the protection of personal information at Clipsmithery can be reached at adriscottbeland@gmail.com.
Minors
Our services are intended for business use by adults. We don't knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Changes
If we change this policy, we'll update the date above. Meaningful changes will be flagged on this page.