This Privacy Policy describes how DesignsCAD.com, operated by M&T International Inc. (doing business as “DesignsCAD”), a Canadian corporation located at Unit 1B – 3345 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7N 3G2, collects, uses, and protects the information you provide when you use our website and services. In this policy, “DesignsCAD”, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to M&T International Inc. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
1. Information We Collect
Account information. When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. Vendors may additionally provide a display name, profile photo, and payout details.
Payment information. Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card number, expiration date, or CVC. We receive limited payment metadata (last four digits, card brand, billing country) for accounting and fraud prevention.
Usage information. We collect aggregate, non-personally-identifiable data about how you use the site, including pages visited, browser type, screen resolution, and referring URL.
Cookies. See Section 4 below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the service
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send service-related emails (account verification, receipts, policy updates)
- Respond to support requests
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Improve the service and develop new features
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
For users in the European Economic Area, the UK, or Switzerland (GDPR), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contract — to provide the service you subscribed to
- Legitimate interests — to improve the service, prevent fraud, and secure our systems
- Consent — for non-essential cookies and marketing communications
- Legal obligation — for tax records and compliance with lawful requests
For users in Canada (PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws), we collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, substantially similar provincial legislation, including Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (“Law 25”). We collect personal information for purposes you would reasonably expect and obtain consent where required by law. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions, by contacting us.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies in three categories:
- Necessary cookies — required for login, shopping cart, and account functionality. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how the site is used (e.g., Google Analytics). You can opt out via your browser or our cookie preferences.
- Advertising cookies — used to show relevant ads on third-party sites (e.g., Google Ads). You can opt out at Google Ads Settings, NAI opt-out, or aboutads.info.
5. Third-Party Services
We share limited data with trusted third parties to operate the service:
- Stripe — payment processing (card data, billing address)
- Google — analytics and advertising (anonymized usage data, cookie identifiers)
- Email providers — transactional emails (email address, account events)
- Hosting and CDN providers — site infrastructure (encrypted in transit and at rest)
Each processor handles your data under their own privacy policies and contractual commitments to us.
6. Data Retention
We keep your account data for as long as your account is active. After account closure, we retain transactional records for up to 7 years to comply with tax and accounting obligations, after which they are deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to processing or withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell), and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us.
8. International Transfers
DesignsCAD operates globally and your data may be processed in countries other than your own, including in the United States. Where data leaves the EEA or UK, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.
9. Children’s Privacy
DesignsCAD is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Security
We use industry-standard physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we work to maintain reasonable protections and encrypt data in transit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Please review the policy periodically.
12. Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise any of your rights, please contact us or email [email protected].
M&T International Inc. (DBA DesignsCAD.com)
Unit 1B – 3345 North Service Road
Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7N 3G2