Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Next of Kiln Studio ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, book a class, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our pottery painting studio.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: Next of Kiln Studio
Location: Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
Contact Email: info@nextofkilnstudio.com

We operate in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA – Alberta) and, where applicable, PIPEDA.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Booking and purchase history
Gift card or class registration details
Communications with us (emails, contact forms, messages)

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process bookings, purchases, and payments
Communicate with you about classes, events, or studio updates
Send confirmations, reminders, or customer service responses
Improve our website, services, and customer experience
Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

We only collect and use personal information for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.

4. Consent

By providing us with your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us at info@nextofkilnstudio.com.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:

Payment processors
Booking or scheduling software providers
Email or marketing platforms (if you opt in)
Service providers who help us operate our business

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification.

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under Alberta privacy law, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Ask questions about how your information is handled

Requests can be made by emailing info@nextofkilnstudio.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: info@nextofkilnstudio.com

This Privacy Policy is intended to be clear, transparent, and accessible, reflecting our commitment to creating a welcoming and trustworthy studio experience.