This California Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in our Privacy Policy and applies solely to California residents (as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”)).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email address, IP address, cookies, device ID | Yes |
| Personal Information (as defined in Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140) | Contact information, financial information (if provided in sponsored offers) | Yes |
| Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity | Browsing history, clickstream data, interactions with the Site | Yes |
| Geolocation Data | Approximate location based on IP address | Yes |
| Inferences | Consumer profiles or preferences derived from Site activity | Yes |
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, health data) for business purposes.
2. Sources of Collection
We collect personal information from:
- You directly (when you comment, subscribe to newsletters, or fill out forms)
- Automatically through cookies, pixels, and analytics tools
- Third-party advertisers and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Outbrain)
- Affiliated partners when you interact with sponsored content
3. Purposes for Collecting and Using Personal Information
- Operating and improving the Site
- Providing personalized content and recommendations
- Serving targeted advertising and sponsored content
- Analytics and audience measurement
- Communicating with you (newsletters, responses to inquiries)
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
4. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information
In the past 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information for business purposes:
- Identifiers
- Internet/Network Activity
- Inferences
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, some sharing with advertising partners may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under CCPA/CPRA. You have the right to opt out of such sharing.
We may disclose your information to:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Affiliate networks and sponsored content partners
- Law enforcement or regulators when required by law
5. Your California Privacy Rights
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know — Request details about the personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete — Request deletion of your personal information (subject to exceptions).
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing — Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.
- Right to Correct — Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information — (We do not use sensitive data for non-exempt purposes).
- Right to Non-Discrimination — You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights.
6. How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will verify your identity before processing your request. You may use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf.
You may also manage cookies and opt-out preferences through your browser settings or the cookie consent banner (if available).
7. Shine the Light (California Civil Code § 1798.83)
California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your consent.
8. Updates to This Notice
We may update this California Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Notice or our privacy practices, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1277 Rue Normont, Laval, QC H7G 3H4, Canada