GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: September 2026

Our Commitment to Data Protection

Maple & Blade Studio is committed to protecting the personal data of all individuals, including those who may be covered by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While we are a Canadian business, we extend these protections to all our website visitors regardless of their location.

Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, Maple & Blade Studio is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website.

Contact details:
Maple & Blade Studio
247 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4
Canada
Email: [email protected]

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as submitting an appointment request.
• Contract: When processing is necessary for a contract we have with you, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract.
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided your interests and rights do not override those interests.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are covered by GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information within one month of receiving your request.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data or complete any incomplete data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Rights Related to Automated Decision Making

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not engage in automated decision-making.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request within one month, although this may be extended by two further months for complex requests.

International Data Transfers

As a Canadian business, your data may be stored and processed in Canada. Canada has been recognized by the European Commission as providing adequate protection for personal data. When transferring data outside of adequate jurisdictions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. The retention period depends on the nature of the data and our legal obligations. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that we have not complied with your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For individuals in the EU, this would be the data protection authority in your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

For any questions about this GDPR policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Maple & Blade Studio
247 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4
Canada

Email: [email protected]