At Elite Challenge Picks, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
This includes information that can identify you as an individual, such as:
- Name (if provided through contact forms)
- Email address (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters)
- IP address
- Any other information voluntarily submitted via forms or comments
b) Non-Personal Information
We may collect anonymous usage data for analytics, including:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the blog
- To respond to inquiries and comments
- To send occasional updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
- To improve website content, performance, and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand user behavior through tools like Google Analytics
- Remember preferences for future visits
- Ensure website functionality
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect your experience on our site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to support site functionality, analytics, and email delivery (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp). These third parties have their own privacy policies and comply with data protection regulations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers, and we take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for future communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Links to Other Sites
Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their policies before providing personal information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. Continued use of our site signifies your acceptance of any changes.
