Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 9, 2024

Introduction

Bay St. Signal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website [website URL] and use our services.

This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

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

Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and communication preferences
Comments and Submissions: Content you post in comments sections, letters to the editor, or story submissions
Contact Information: Details you provide when contacting us with inquiries or feedback
Payment Information: Billing details if you subscribe to premium services (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and browsing patterns
Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Social media platforms if you interact with our content or log in through social media
Analytics providers and advertising partners
Publicly available sources for journalistic purposes

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our news services
Communications: To send newsletters, breaking news alerts, and account notifications
Personalization: To customize content and recommendations based on your interests
Analytics: To understand how our website is used and improve user experience
Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Journalism: To contact sources, verify information, and produce news content

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Deliver targeted advertising
Enable social media features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website operation
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, and advertising
Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Withdrawal of Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
Object: Object to certain processing of your information
Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication requirements
Employee training on privacy and security

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

Our website is primarily intended for users in Canada. If you access our website from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to registered users. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Bay St. Signal
Email: privacy@baystsignal.com
Address: 350 Bay St. 13th Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 2S6, Canada

Privacy Officer: [Name]
Edgar James: baystsignal@gmail.com

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376