Personal Information

Personal Information Policy for SeaWestNews

SeaWestNews (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information on our website, seawestnews.com, and through related interactions.

1. Definition of Personal Information

For the purposes of this policy, “personal information” refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • IP address
  • Payment details (if applicable)

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Subscribing to our newsletter.
  • Contact us via forms or email.
  • Participating in surveys, contests, or promotions.
  • Registering for an account (if applicable).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

  • IP address and geolocation data.
  • Browser type and operating system.
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site.
  • Referring and exit URLs.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you engage with us through those channels, we may receive information from third-party sources, such as social media platforms or service providers.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Communicate: Responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing updates.
  • To Improve Services: Analyzing user interactions to enhance website performance and user experience.
  • For Marketing: Sending promotional content, offers, or advertisements (with your consent).
  • For Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting against fraud or security threats.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

4.1 With Service Providers

To support website operations and services, including hosting, analytics, and email marketing.

4.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, enforce terms of use, or protect our rights and safety.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. How We Protect Personal Information

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

  • Encryption of sensitive data.
  • Regular security audits.
  • Restricted access to personal information.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights Regarding Personal Information

You have the following rights:

  • Access and Correction: Request access to and correction of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a commonly used format.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails.

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

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

8. Children’s Privacy

SeaWestNews does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside Canada, please note that your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in Canada, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page regularly.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Personal Information Policy, please contact us at: contact@seawestnews.com

Thank you for trusting SeaWestNews with your personal information.

 

 

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