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Privacy Policy
Effective date: 2026-02-07. This Privacy Policy explains how TrueNorth Bulletin Media Inc. collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you use this website. We are based in Canada and follow applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as relevant provincial requirements where applicable.
1) Who we are
TrueNorth Bulletin Media Inc. operates the TrueNorth Bulletin news portal. If you have questions about privacy, you can contact us at [email protected].
- 200 Wellington St W, Suite 1200, Toronto, ON M5V 3C7, Canada
- +1 (416) 555-0192
2) What we collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with the site. We only collect what we need to operate and improve the service.
Information you provide
- Contact form details (name, email, message, optional phone)
- Subscription preferences (email, province, topics, frequency)
Information collected automatically
- Basic technical data (device type, browser, approximate location)
- Cookie preferences and essential session-related settings
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information. Please do not send sensitive details through the contact form.
3) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies to keep the site functional and to remember preferences. When optional analytics are used, they are enabled only if you accept non-essential cookies.
Cookie categories
- Essential: required for core features such as navigation and cookie choice storage.
- Analytics (optional): helps understand usage patterns to improve readability.
You can change your cookie choice by clearing cookies in your browser and revisiting the site.
4) How we use personal information
We use personal information to respond to requests, deliver subscription messages, improve site performance, and maintain safety and security. We do not use personal information to build sensitive profiles.
- Reply to contact messages and correction requests
- Send newsletters and manage preferences (for subscribers)
- Protect the website against abuse, spam, and fraud
5) Legal basis and consent
We rely on consent where required, including for marketing emails and non-essential cookies. In other cases, we process information to fulfill a request you make, to operate the site, or to comply with legal obligations.
6) Sharing and disclosures
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website (for example, email delivery or security providers) under contractual confidentiality and security obligations. We may also disclose information if required by law.
7) Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Subscription records are maintained while you remain subscribed. Contact messages are retained for a reasonable period to track and resolve requests.
8) Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we aim to apply reasonable protections consistent with the sensitivity of information.
9) Your rights and choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information, and to withdraw consent for certain processing. To make a request, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.
10) Children
The website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of the page. Material changes may also be communicated through site notices.