Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 9, 2024

1. Introduction

Canadian Food Culture Chronicles ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website canadianfoodculturechronicles.com and use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests
• Submit stories, recipes, or culinary heritage information
• Communicate with us via email or phone

Personal information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visit

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions
• Content Improvement: To improve our website content and user experience
• Research: To document and preserve Canadian culinary heritage
• Newsletters: To send periodic emails about Canadian food culture (with your consent)
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., hosting providers, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others
• With Your Consent: When you have given explicit permission to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Secure data storage practices

6. Data Retention

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 we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the legal basis)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of Quebec, without regard to conflict of law principles.