Canada Scene, owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit canadascene.org or interact with our services.
Who is responsible for my personal data at Canada Scene?
Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation (Ontario Business Registry number 1003194827), is the data controller for personal information collected through Canada Scene. Our registered office is at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, Canada. Any questions about this policy may be directed to our privacy team at privacy@canadascene.org.
Our About Us page provides further details about the company’s structure and ownership. The Editor-in-Chief, Catherine Roy, oversees editorial standards, but privacy matters are handled separately by the data controller. We encourage you to review our full Privacy Policy for ongoing updates.
What personal information does Canada Scene collect and why?
We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and preferences when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or comment on articles. We also automatically collect technical data including IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site improvement.
Lawful bases for processing include your consent (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions and cookie usage) and our legitimate interest in operating the site, analyzing readership, and delivering relevant content. For newsletters, you may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email or by contacting our newsletter page. Detailed information on cookie usage is available in our Cookie Policy.
How long does Canada Scene retain my data?
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of agreements. Specific retention periods vary by data type, but we periodically review and securely delete information no longer needed.
For example, newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted within 30 days. Technical logs and analytics data are kept for a maximum of 24 months. If you request deletion of your account or personal data, we will honour that request subject to any legal retention requirements.
Does Canada Scene share or sell my personal information?
Canada Scene does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and advertising, subject to contractual agreements that prohibit further use or disclosure.
These service providers are bound by data processing agreements and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger or acquisition. We do not engage in the sale or rental of personal data for financial gain.
What are my rights under PIPEDA and how can I exercise them?
You have the right to access, correct, and withdraw consent for the personal data we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions. To exercise these rights, please email privacy@canadascene.org with your request and we will respond within 30 days.
Specifically, you may request a summary of the data we hold, ask for corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete, and withdraw your consent for specific processing activities (such as marketing emails). We will comply with your request unless an exception under PIPEDA applies. For further assistance, you can also reach us through our Contact page.
How can I file a complaint about privacy practices?
If you have concerns about our handling of your personal data, you may contact us at privacy@canadascene.org or by mail at the address above. If your complaint is not resolved satisfactorily, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at https://www.priv.gc.ca/.
We will investigate all complaints promptly and provide a written response. Where possible, we aim to resolve concerns directly before you approach the Privacy Commissioner. Our complaints procedure is documented in our Complaints Procedure.
Our commitments
- We collect only the personal data necessary for our stated purposes and with transparent notice.
- We never sell your personal information to any third party.
- We provide clear mechanisms for you to access, correct, or delete your data at any time.
- We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or loss.
- We regularly review and update this policy to ensure ongoing compliance with PIPEDA and evolving best practices.