Your privacy is important to us. It is Girod Media Group’s policy to respect your privacy and comply with any applicable law and regulation regarding any personal information we may collect about you, including across our websites controlled and served by Girod Media Group and any other sites we own and operate.

This policy is effective and updated as of December 2024.

Information We Collect

We collect both information you knowingly and actively provide us when using or participating in any of our services and promotions, and information automatically sent by your devices during website visits.

Log Data

When you visit our websites, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser. This may include your:

- Internet Protocol (IP) address

- Browser type and version

- Pages you visit

- Time and date of your visit

- Time spent on each page

- Technical details related to errors or performance

This information may not personally identify you by itself but may be combined with other data to identify you.

Personal Information

We may ask for personal information, including but not limited to:

- Name

- Email address

- Social media profiles

- Business Name

- Job Title

Legitimate Reasons for Processing Your Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information only when necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligation.

Collection and Use of Information

We may collect, hold, use, and disclose your information for purposes such as:

- Customizing or personalizing your website experience

- Contacting and communicating with you

- Analytics and market research to improve our services

- Sending you promotional or third-party content we believe may interest you

- Operating our website and associated platforms

- Ensuring security and fraud prevention

We may combine information collected with data from trusted third-party sources.

Use of Cookies

Our websites use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that help track preferences, monitor activity, and tailor content. Users can accept or decline cookies upon their first visit to comply with applicable laws.If you wish to block cookies, you may do so through your browser settings.We use third-party tools, such as Google Analytics, to monitor usage patterns. Cookies placed by external vendors may also track conversions and referrals, but they do not store personal data. You can read Google's privacy policy here: http://www.google.com/privacy.html.

Security of Your Personal Information

We use commercially acceptable methods to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, modification, or loss. However, no electronic storage method can guarantee 100% security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or security details.

How Long We Keep Your Personal Information

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or to meet legal obligations. Once it is no longer required, we delete it securely.

External Links

Our websites may include links to third-party websites. We cannot guarantee their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal data.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we may collect your name and email address. Subscriptions comply with privacy laws and allow users to unsubscribe at any time through the link provided in each email. Our newsletters may include tracking features, such as link clicks and open rates, to enhance user experience.

Social Media Platforms

Interactions on social media are subject to the platform's terms and privacy policies. We encourage users to share information cautiously. Girod Media Group will never request sensitive details via social media.

Your Rights

You retain the right to:

- Access, update, or request deletion of your personal information

- Opt out of receiving direct marketing materials

- Withdraw consent for data collection where applicable

- To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here, and significant changes will be communicated where necessary.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Girod Media Group

Marc Girod

[email protected]

Ontario, Canada

© Girod Media Group 2024