Privacy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Evan Uster ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through this website, in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy legislation.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, or any content submitted through comment forms or contact forms.
• Technical data collected automatically through analytics tools (including but not limited to IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time on site, and referral source). We use a variety of analytics tools for this purpose.

3. Cookies and tracking technologies

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies through our analytics tools. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use the site. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

4. Purpose of data collection

Personal information is collected and used for the following purposes:

• Website analytics and performance monitoring to improve user experience.
• Marketing and communications purposes, including sending newsletters or updates where you have provided consent in accordance with CASL.
• Responding to inquiries submitted through the contact section.
• Displaying and moderating user comments.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Sharing of information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics platforms and email marketing tools) solely to assist in operating this website and fulfilling the purposes described in this policy. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us and are not authorized to use it for their own purposes.

We will also disclose information where required to do so by applicable Canadian federal or provincial law, court order, or lawful request by a Canadian governmental or regulatory authority. Additionally, we may disclose information without your consent in circumstances permitted under PIPEDA, including but not limited to law enforcement investigations or where delay would compromise the availability of the information.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Comment data and associated metadata may be retained for the duration of the website's operation. Analytics data is typically retained in accordance with the default retention settings of our analytics providers. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).

7. Social media and third-party links

When you click on social media links or third-party links from this website, your activity on those platforms is governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data practices of any third-party platform.

8. Children's privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to this site, please contact us immediately.

9. Your privacy rights

In accordance with PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Withdraw consent to the collection or use of your personal information, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact page. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

10. Email communications and CASL

If and when we send commercial electronic messages, we will do so only in compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). You may withdraw consent to receive such messages at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every communication. Unsubscribe requests will be processed within 10 business days.

11. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a real risk of significant harm to you, we will notify you and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required under applicable Canadian law.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please use the Say Hi page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.