Privacy Policy

This policy explains what personal information Time to Stage collects through  timetostage.ca, how I use it, and the choices you have. Time to Stage is a home staging business in Ottawa, Ontario, owned and operated by Selena Lake. In this policy, “I” and “my” refer to Time to Stage. 

I handle personal information in line with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). I will update this policy if the law or my practices change. 

In this policy: Information I collect · How I use information · Photos of your property · Service providers · Cookies and analytics · Email communications · Retention and security · Your choices and rights · Contact 

When you contact me, book a discovery call, request a consultation or quote, or sign up for updates, I may collect the information you choose to share, such as: 

I may also collect basic technical information needed to run and protect the website, such as your browser type, device type and general usage data. 

If analytics are enabled on the website, I use combined, non-identifying usage information to see which pages are helpful and to improve the site. 

I take photos of your home before, during and after staging to plan the work and keep a record of the project. I will only use photos of your home on my website, social media or marketing with your permission. Before sharing, I remove or avoid showing personal items, family photos, documents and anything that identifies you or your address. You can withdraw your permission at any time, and I will remove the photos from my website and future marketing. 

I use trusted service providers to run my business, such as website hosting, email, online booking, invoicing and analytics. They receive only the information they need to provide their service and are expected to protect it. 

Some of these providers may store information on servers outside Canada, such as in the United States. When that happens, your information may be subject to the laws of that country. I may also share your information with your real estate agent, movers or trades when you ask me to, or when it is needed to complete your project. I may disclose information if required by law. 

The website may use cookies or similar tools that help it work properly and, when enabled, measure how visitors use the site. Analytics information is combined and is not used to identify you personally. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work as 

I send emails about your inquiry or project as part of providing my services. I will only send newsletters, staging tips or promotional emails if you have agreed to receive them, in line with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). 

I keep personal information only as long as it is reasonably needed for the purpose it was collected, for my business records, or to meet legal and tax requirements. When it is no longer needed, I delete it or make it anonymous. 

I take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse and unauthorized access. However, no method of sending or storing information online is completely secure.