STUDIO
Privacy Policy
Lian Studio
Effective Date: March 30th, 2026
www.lianstudio.ca
1. Introduction
Lian Studio is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you interact with us through our website, inquiry forms, or services. This may include:
Contact Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
Event Details
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Wedding date
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Venue and location
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Timeline and planning details
Transaction Information
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Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
Visual Content
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Photographs and media captured during your wedding or session
Technical Data
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IP address
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Browser type
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Pages visited on our website
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Device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
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Provide photography services and deliver galleries
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Process contracts and payments
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Send short-term follow-up communications after an inquiry
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Improve our website, services, and client experience
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Run and optimize advertising campaigns
We may also use inquiry data (such as email addresses) to:
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Send a limited number of relevant follow-up emails related to your inquiry
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Measure and improve advertising performance
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Create custom or lookalike audiences for advertising platforms
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Email Communications & Consent (CASL Compliance)
When you submit an inquiry, we may contact you regarding your request and follow up within a reasonable period.
If you explicitly opt in, we may also send occasional emails that include:
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Planning guidance
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Educational content
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Updates related to our services
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
5. Use of Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party platforms to operate our business, including:
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Pixieset (client galleries, CRM, forms, and file delivery)
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Payment processors (for secure transactions)
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Advertising platforms such as Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and Google
These services may process or store your data on our behalf and are required to maintain appropriate security measures.
6. Advertising & Tracking
We use tracking tools (such as Meta Pixel and Google tracking technologies) to:
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Measure ad performance
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Deliver relevant advertisements
This may involve collecting data such as:
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Website interactions
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Pages visited
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Device and browser information
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Image Use & Portfolio Rights
As a photography studio, we may use images from sessions or weddings for:
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Portfolio (website and social media)
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Marketing and promotional materials
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Submissions to blogs or publications
We respect your preferences. Any limitations on image use can be discussed and agreed upon in your contract.
8. Data Storage & Security
Your information is stored using secure systems and platforms.
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information and images only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
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Comply with legal and business obligations
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Maintain archives of our work
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request corrections to inaccurate data
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Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Lian Studio
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: hello@lianstudioca.com
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.