Privacy Policy for CanadaHealthJournal.ca

Last updated: November 29, 2025

At CanadaHealthJournal.ca (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting your personal
information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard
your information when you visit our website https://canadahealthjournal.ca/
(the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use
the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Comments or feedback you leave on articles

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs and exit pages
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Date and time of your visit

This information may be collected using cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of the Site, analyze performance and traffic,
and provide a better user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some
features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests;
• To analyze usage and performance of the Site;
• To personalize your experience and recommend relevant content;
• To protect the security and integrity of the Site;
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us with
  hosting, analytics, security, email delivery, and other operational services. These providers are authorized
  to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to
  valid legal requests by public authorities.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets,
  user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not share your personal data with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services and Links

We may use third-party tools and services on the Site, such as:

• Web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics);
• Advertising platforms (e.g., Google AdSense, in the future);
• Social media platforms (e.g., Pinterest, Facebook, Reddit);
• Pinterest API / Pinterest Developer tools for publishing our own content.

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review
the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit or interact with.

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or
privacy practices of those websites.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized
access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of
electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy,
unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you;
• The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data;
• The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing;
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• The right to data portability (in some cases).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly
collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data,
please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Users

Our servers may be located in different countries. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be
transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ.
We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or
regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to
review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

CanadaHealthJournal.ca
Email: contact@canadahealthjournal.ca