This Privacy Policy describes how Quiet Street Media Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our"), operating quietstreetgoods.org, collects, uses, and discloses personal information from visitors to this website. This policy is written in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
1. Information We Collect
Information Provided by Visitors
When you use our contact form, we collect your name, phone number, and email address. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not used for marketing purposes or shared with third parties.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this site, our web server automatically records standard technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to maintain site performance and understand aggregate usage patterns. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Cookies
This site uses a single functional cookie to remember your cookie consent choice. No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies are set without your consent. You may reject non-essential cookies using the banner displayed on your first visit. Your preference is stored locally on your device.
2. Use of Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Maintain and improve site performance
- Understand aggregate readership patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. We do not disclose personal information except as required by law or with your express consent. If required by a Canadian court order, subpoena, or government request, we may disclose information as mandated.
4. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months and then securely deleted. Server log files are retained for 90 days and then automatically purged.
5. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes HTTPS encryption for all site traffic.
7. External Links
This site contains links to external websites, including government publications and recognized organizations. This Privacy Policy applies only to quietstreetgoods.org. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
8. Contact the Privacy Officer
For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, contact:
- Privacy Officer: Quiet Street Media Ltd.
- Address: 123 Maple Ridge Avenue, Suite 4, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
- Email: hello@quietstreetgoods.org
- Phone: +1 (613) 555-0182
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.