Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 30, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to North Turtle (https://northturtle.com). This Privacy Policy outlines how North Turtle ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

This policy applies to information collected through this website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We believe in minimizing data collection. We do **not** directly collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as your name, email address, physical address, or phone number through this website unless you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., by contacting us via email).

Analytics Data (Google Analytics)

To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve its performance and user experience, we use **Google Analytics**, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google").

Google Analytics uses **cookies** (small text files placed on your device) to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous or pseudonymous form. The information collected may include:

  • Your IP address (often anonymized by Google before storage)
  • The type of browser and device you are using
  • The operating system you are using
  • Date and time of your visit
  • The pages you visited on our site
  • The time spent on those pages
  • Referring website address (if you came from another site)

This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside of Canada, the European Economic Area (EEA), or your country of residence. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Cookies

As mentioned, our website uses cookies primarily through Google Analytics to help analyze how users use the site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that hold data specific to a particular client and website.

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to accept or reject cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is placed on your computer. You can usually find these settings in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites that you visit.

You can also opt-out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

How We Use Information

The anonymous/pseudonymous information collected via Google Analytics is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To understand website traffic patterns and user behaviour.
  • To improve the website's content, functionality, and user experience.
  • To monitor the performance and security of the website.
  • To generate aggregated statistical reports about website activity.

We do not use this information for targeted advertising, nor do we attempt to identify individual users from this data. We do not sell or rent this information to third parties.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share the analytics data collected with Google, as the provider of Google Analytics. We do not share this data with any other third parties, except as required by law or legal process.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of information collected via Google Analytics. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain the anonymous analytics data collected through Google Analytics for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, in accordance with Google's data retention policies and our internal analysis needs.

International Data Transfers

Information collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside of Canada, the European Economic Area (EEA), or your state/country of residence, where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of this information based on Google's data processing agreements and safeguards.

Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR in Europe, CCPA/CPRA in California, PIPEDA in Canada), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. Since we primarily collect anonymous/pseudonymous analytics data, these rights may be limited in scope but generally include:

  • The right to be informed about data collection (as outlined in this policy).
  • The right to opt-out of tracking (e.g., via cookie settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on).
  • The right to access, rectify, or erase personal data *if* we were to hold any directly identifiable information about you (which we currently do not collect through standard website operation).

To exercise any relevant rights or ask questions, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions like the EEA). We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: northturtlestudio@gmail.com