We respect your privacy and collect only what we need to operate The Canada Report. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights under Canadian privacy law.
Scope
This privacy policy applies to information collected through thecanadareport.ca, our newsletter, and any related services we operate. The Canada Report complies with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
What We Collect
- Subscription data: your email address when you subscribe, managed through our publishing platform (Ghost) and email delivery provider.
- Analytics: basic, non-identifying information (page views, device and browser type, referring sites) via cookies to help us understand how the site is used and where to improve it.
- Server logs: IP address and user agent, retained briefly for security and performance purposes.
- Contact emails: messages you send us — tips, corrections, partnership inquiries, accessibility requests — and any information you voluntarily include.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government ID numbers, financial details, or health information through the site.
How We Use Data
- Deliver the newsletter and respond to your subscription activity
- Communicate with you about your subscription, corrections, or inquiries you've sent us
- Monitor site performance, prevent abuse, and debug technical issues
- Improve our coverage based on which topics and stories readers engage with most
We do not use your data for behavioural advertising, retargeting, or profile-building.
Cookies & Controls
We use cookies for two purposes: membership login (for newsletter subscribers) and basic analytics. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not work without them.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies, behavioural tracking pixels, or data-harvesting ad-tech scripts.
Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. Limited sharing occurs only with service providers who help us operate the site, including:
- Ghost — our publishing platform and membership system
- Email delivery providers — for newsletter delivery
- Analytics providers — for anonymized site usage data
These providers process data under their own privacy terms and only for the purposes of operating the service.
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and applicable Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correct — ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Delete — request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements
- Unsubscribe — one-click link in every newsletter email
- Withdraw consent — at any time, for any ongoing processing
To exercise any of these rights, email info@thecanadareport.ca. We aim to respond within two business days.
Data Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. Email subscriber data is retained while your subscription is active and for a reasonable period afterward for compliance purposes. Server logs are retained briefly for security.
Children
The site is not intended for children under 13. If we become aware that we've collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted on this page with an updated "last reviewed" date below.
Contact
Privacy questions, complaints, or data requests: info@thecanadareport.ca
If you believe we haven't addressed a privacy concern adequately, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Related
This privacy policy was last reviewed on 17 April 2026.