Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect basic information about your device and browsing activity when you visit Prairie Signal. This includes IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. We also collect information you voluntarily provide, such as when contacting us via email or submitting forms. This data helps us understand reader interests, improve content relevance, and ensure the website runs smoothly and securely.

How We Use Your Information

The information we gather is used solely to enhance your experience on Prairie Signal. Analytics help us understand which stories are most read, where traffic comes from, and how readers interact with the site. If you contact us, we may use your message to follow up or respond. We do not use your information for unsolicited communication, nor do we use it to profile users or make automated decisions.

Data Protection & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS, and data access is limited to authorized personnel only. While no system is entirely immune from risk, we are committed to monitoring and improving our security practices regularly to keep your data safe.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Some technical information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, or email communication. These providers are contractually bound to safeguard your data and not use it for other purposes. Any information shared is kept to a minimum and used solely to ensure site functionality.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to know what data we collect, request access to it, and ask for corrections or deletion where applicable. You can opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using privacy tools. If you contact us regarding your data, we will respond promptly and transparently in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Contact data is stored securely and deleted after it is no longer necessary. Analytics data is anonymized and kept in aggregate form. If you wish for your information to be removed, please contact us using the email provided in the site footer.