Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Corbin Patten Designs Inc. (“CPD”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information. We operate in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy law.
1. Information We Collect
Contact form & email inquiries. When you submit a contact or inquiry form on this website, or send us an email at design@corbinpatten.com, we collect the information you voluntarily provide — typically your name, email address, phone number, and project details. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and, where relevant, to follow up about potential design services.
Analytics data. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. GA4 collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, approximate geographic location (based on IP), device type, and referring source. This data is primarily aggregated. Google may process this data on servers outside Canada.
Cookies. Our website uses cookies to support analytics and basic site functionality. By continuing to use this site, you acknowledge our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain site features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to project inquiries and communicate about potential or active engagements
- Understand and improve website performance and content
- Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing without consent.
3. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Portfolio & Intellectual Property
The photographs, renderings, drawings, written descriptions, and other content on this website are the intellectual property of Corbin Patten Designs Inc. (or its licensors), unless otherwise noted. Full details regarding intellectual property rights and permitted use are set out in our Terms of Service.
5. Third-Party Content — Instagram
This website may display or link to content from our Instagram account. When you interact with embedded Instagram content, Meta Platforms, Inc. may collect data in accordance with its own privacy policy. CPD has no control over Meta’s data practices.
6. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and related correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to manage client relationships, respond to inquiries, and meet legal or professional obligations (including potential future engagements or disputes). You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, and withdraw consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions). To exercise these rights, please contact us at design@corbinpatten.com.
8. Data Breaches
In the event of a breach involving personal information that creates a real risk of significant harm, we will take reasonable steps to investigate, contain the breach, and notify affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required under PIPEDA.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact:
Corbin Patten Designs Inc.
design@corbinpatten.com