GDPR Notice

Last Updated: June 2026

W3Canvas.org ("W3Canvas", "we", "our", or "us") complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

This notice explains your rights and how we handle personal data under GDPR.

Data Controller

W3Canvas is the data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website.

For any privacy-related requests, you may contact us via the Contact page on W3Canvas.org.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name and email address (if submitted via forms or contact pages)

  • IP address and device information

  • Browser type and usage data

  • Cookies and tracking data

  • Communication content you send to us

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., cookies, newsletters, contact forms)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., website analytics and security)

  • Legal obligations (where required by law)

How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Operate and maintain the website

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Improve user experience and content

  • Monitor website performance and security

  • Comply with legal obligations

Your GDPR Rights

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data

  • Right to correct inaccurate data

  • Right to request deletion ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact page on W3Canvas.org.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers such as hosting, analytics, and security providers, including Squarespace.

International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the EU. When this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Cookies

We use cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy to improve website functionality and analytics.

Contact

For any GDPR-related requests or concerns, please contact us via the Contact page on W3Canvas.org.