We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when using The Canadian Current, such as your name, email address, and any details submitted via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions. Additionally, we may gather non-personal data automatically, including browser type, IP address, device information, and browsing behaviour. This helps us improve the site’s performance and tailor content to your preferences. Cookies and similar technologies may also be used to enhance user experience and gather analytics data.
The information we collect is used to deliver and improve our content, respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide relevant updates. Non-personal data allows us to understand trends, monitor site performance, and enhance usability. We may use aggregated, anonymized information for research and analytical purposes. Your personal details will never be sold to third parties; they are used strictly for the purposes outlined in this policy and in compliance with applicable privacy laws in Canada.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure server hosting, and regular security audits. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security but will promptly notify you in the event of a data breach, as required by applicable regulations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, sending newsletters, or performing analytics — but only to the extent necessary for them to provide their services. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and required to maintain the security of your information. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information held by The Canadian Current. You may also opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under local privacy laws, such as data portability or the right to restrict processing. We will honour all such requests in accordance with applicable legislation.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Non-personal information collected for analytics may be stored indefinitely for trend analysis, provided it cannot be used to identify an individual. Our retention practices are designed to comply with Canadian and provincial privacy standards.