Our commitment to protecting your personal information under Canadian privacy law
Great Lakes Press Ltd., the data controller for True North Brief (truenorthbrief.com), respects your privacy and is dedicated to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. We operate in full compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and all applicable provincial privacy legislation. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our editorial team. For any privacy-related questions, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@truenorthbrief.com.
What personal information we collect and why we collect it
We collect only the personal information necessary to provide you with our news and analysis services. When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or contact us via our contact page, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you voluntarily provide. We also automatically collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies. This information helps us improve our content, personalize your experience, and ensure the security of our site. You can learn more about how we manage tracking technologies in our Cookie Policy.
How we obtain your consent and use your data
Under PIPEDA, we obtain your meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information, except where otherwise permitted by law. We use your data to deliver our editorial products, including email newsletters, respond to your inquiries, and send you updates about our editorial policy or important corrections. We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for analytical purposes to understand readership trends on topics such as those covered in our fact-checking policy. Your information will never be sold to third parties, and we will not use it for purposes incompatible with those identified at the time of collection without obtaining your fresh consent.
Our practices for data retention, storage, and security
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by Canadian law. Your data is stored on secure servers located in Canada, protected by industry-standard encryption and access controls. We regularly review our security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information. If you wish to request deletion of your data or access the information we hold about you, please visit our dedicated privacy policy page or contact privacy@truenorthbrief.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by PIPEDA.
Your rights to access, correct, and withdraw consent
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, and withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To exercise these rights, please submit a written request to our Privacy Officer at privacy@truenorthbrief.com. We will acknowledge your request within 30 days and provide a full response. You may also unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time using the link provided in every email. If you believe we have not handled your information properly, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) after giving us an opportunity to resolve the issue. For our formal process, please review our complaints procedure.
Third-party services, cookies, and automated decision-making
We may use third-party service providers for analytics, email distribution, and website hosting, all of whom are contractually bound to comply with PIPEDA standards. We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects based on your personal data. Our use of cookies is limited to essential functional cookies and analytical cookies that help us understand how readers engage with content like our team profiles and ownership and funding information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Policy. We also provide an accessibility statement to ensure all users can navigate our privacy tools.
Contact us and updates to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. The most current version will always be available at our privacy policy page with a last-modified date. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website. For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Controller, Great Lakes Press Ltd., by email at privacy@truenorthbrief.com or through our contact page. You may also direct complaints to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) at 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, QC K1A 1H3 or via their website.