Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (I Dare-ya Designs)

Effective date: December 17, 2025
Business name: I Dare-ya Designs (“we,” “us,” “our”)
Website: https://idare-yadesigns.ca
Contact: idareyadesigns@gmail.com | 1-250-858-0679 | Victoria, BC, Canada

1) Our commitment to privacy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and as permitted by applicable privacy laws.

2) What personal information we collect

Depending on how you work with us, we may collect:

A. Contact details

• Name, email      address, phone number, mailing address
• Business name      (if applicable)

B. Project & service details (interior design)

• Project address      (service location)
• Measurements,      floor plans, photos/videos of your space
• Design      preferences, budget range, timeline, functional needs
• Notes from      consultations and project communications

C. Communications

• Emails, DMs,      texts, inquiry forms, and call notes

D. Payments & transactions

• Invoice      details, payment status, and transaction confirmations
• We do not store      full payment card details. Payment card processing is handled by our      payment processors (see Section 6).

E. Website & technical information

• IP address,      device/browser type, pages visited, referral source, and similar analytics      data (often collected through cookies)

3) How we collect your information

We collect information when you:

• Contact us      (email, phone, website forms, social media)
• Book a consult      or hire us for services
• Share photos,      measurements, or project details
• Visit our      website (cookies/analytics may collect technical data)

4) Why we collect, use, and disclose personal information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to      inquiries and provide quotes/estimates
• Deliver      interior design services (concepts, plans, sourcing, specifications,      coordination)
• Communicate      with you about your project
• Create and      manage invoices, payments, and business records
• Improve our      services, website, and client experience
• Send marketing      updates/newsletters only when allowed and/or with consent, and always with      an unsubscribe option

5) Consent

Where required, we obtain your consent to collect, use, or disclose your personal information. Consent may be express (you opt in) or implied (you request services and provide information needed to deliver them). You can withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

6) Service providers and who we share information with

We may share personal information only as needed to run our business and deliver services, including with trusted service providers such as:

• Email      marketing: Constant Contact (to manage newsletter sign-ups and email      communications you’ve consented to receive)
• Invoicing/accounting: FreshBooks (to      create invoices, track payments, and maintain financial records)
• Payment      processing: Square and Stripe (to securely process payments)

We may also share information with trades and vendors involved in your project (e.g., contractors, suppliers) when necessary to do the work, and with professional advisors (accountants, legal) when needed.

We do not sell your personal information.

7) Payment processing (Square & Stripe)

If you pay by credit card or other electronic methods, payments are processed through Square and/or Stripe. Your payment details are handled securely by the payment processor and are subject to their terms and privacy practices. We typically receive only limited information needed to confirm payment (such as your name, email, billing details, and payment confirmation).

8) Email marketing (Constant Contact) and unsubscribe

If you sign up for our emails, we use Constant Contact to send newsletters and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. You may also contact us to update your communication preferences.

9) Project photos and testimonials

We will not share identifiable photos of your home, your name, or your testimonial publicly without your permission. If you approve sharing, you can request reasonable limits (for example: no address shown, no family photos in frame).

10) Where your information is stored

We store personal information in Canada and/or through service providers that may store or process data in other jurisdictions (commonly including the United States). If your personal information is stored or processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.

11) How we protect your information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

12) How long we keep your information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy and as required for legal, accounting, or business reasons. When it’s no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or anonymize it.

13) Your rights: access and correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections if it’s inaccurate or incomplete. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

14) Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and understand how visitors use our site. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

15) Third-party links

Our website or communications may link to third-party sites (e.g., vendors, inspiration sources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

16) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

17) Contact us

If you have questions, or want to request access/corrections, contact:

Privacy Contact (I Dare-ya Designs)
Email: idareyadesigns@gmail.com
Phone: 1-250-858-0679
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada