Privacy Policy

 

Gary Taxali (“we” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. We value your trust and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be open and accountable in how we handle the personal information that you choose to share with us. We do not trade, rent, or sell your personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to both garytaxali.com (the artist website) and shop.garytaxali.com (our online shop for art, prints, and merchandise). We comply with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

What our privacy policy covers

This policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal information. Personal information means information about an identifiable individual. Business contact information is not considered personal information under Canadian law. This policy applies to Gary Taxali and to any service providers acting on our behalf.

What we collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as when you:

  • purchase artwork, prints, or merchandise through our online shop
  • register for an account on our shop
  • subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails
  • contact us with an inquiry or request
  • engage with us on social media
  • enter a contest, event, or promotion

Examples of information we may collect include your name, address, phone number, email, payment and billing information, and order details.

When you visit our websites, we also automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing activity using cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics). For more information, see Google’s privacy policy.

If you leave a comment, we collect the data you enter along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to display an avatar if you use it.

If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract such data.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide essential shop functionality. Cookies may be used to:

  • remember items in your shopping cart (WooCommerce)
  • maintain your login session
  • remember your display and language preferences
  • track usage for analytics and site performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features (such as checkout) may not function properly.

Payments

Payments on shop.garytaxali.com are processed securely by Stripe and PayPal. When you complete a purchase:

  • Payment details (such as credit card numbers) are sent directly to Stripe or PayPal over an encrypted connection.
  • We do not receive or store your full card number or CVV.
  • We may receive limited details such as your billing address, payment confirmation, card brand, or the last four digits of your card for record-keeping.

Both Stripe and PayPal may process data outside Canada and are subject to their own privacy policies.

How we use your personal information

We use your information to:

  • process and fulfill orders, returns, and customer support requests
  • send order confirmations, shipping updates, and account notices
  • improve our websites, services, and user experience
  • protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and security risks
  • send newsletters and marketing communications if you have opted in (unsubscribe anytime)
  • comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

How we share your personal information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only with:

  • trusted service providers (such as shipping carriers, payment processors, newsletter/email providers, and analytics providers) to perform services on our behalf
  • law enforcement or regulators where required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security
  • successors in a business transaction, such as a merger or sale of assets, subject to this policy’s protections

Protecting your personal information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. Employees and service providers who have access to your data are required to keep it confidential. Our payment systems are PCI compliant. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

Transfers outside Canada

Some of our service providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, and Google) may store or process personal information outside Canada, including in the United States. While your data is outside Canada, it may be subject to foreign laws. We take steps to ensure your information remains protected under this policy.

Consent

By providing personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of it as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To withdraw consent, please contact us at gary@garytaxali.com.

Retention of personal information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here and as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

Accuracy and access

We aim to keep personal information accurate and up to date. You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us. We may need to verify your identity before granting access or making changes.

Children under the age of 14

Our websites are not directed to children under 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will remove it.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: gary@garytaxali.com
Website: garytaxali.com | shop.garytaxali.com

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top indicates the most recent version. By continuing to use our websites, you agree to the updated policy.