Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 18, 2025

NewsOnline respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, and postal code when subscribing to newsletters
• Comments or feedback submitted via forms
• Any information provided in surveys or contests

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, referring sites
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy)

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive analytics data from Google Analytics, advertising partners, or social media platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Provide and improve the Website
• Send newsletters and promotional emails (with consent)
• Analyze usage and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)

We process personal information based on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, or legal requirements.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Affiliate partners for commission tracking
• Law enforcement or regulators when required
• In connection with business transfers (merger, acquisition)

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent
• Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Contact us at privacy@NewsOnline.ca to exercise these rights.

9. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed in Canada or other countries with adequate protection levels.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be notified via email or prominent notice.

12. Contact Us

Privacy Officer: privacy@NewsOnline.ca
Mailing Address: NewsOnline, 123 Finance Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6

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