Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Marlin’s Journal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit marlinsjournal.com (the “Site”). This policy complies with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

Voluntary Information

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, pitch a story, or comment on articles. This may include your name, email address and the content of your communication.

Automatic Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and date and time of your visit. We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy and Google Analytics for aggregated usage statistics.

3. How We Use Your Information

To operate, maintain and improve the Site
To send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
To respond to your inquiries
To analyse usage patterns and improve our content
To detect, prevent and address technical issues and security incidents
To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information. We share information with service providers who perform functions on our behalf (email delivery, analytics, hosting), and only as necessary. We may disclose information if required by law.

5. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

You have the right to access, correct and request deletion of your personal information, and to withdraw your consent to our collection and use of your data. Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.