Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or use this website (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA, S.C. 2000, c. 5) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account registration: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and date/time of access
• Cookies: Session cookies necessary for authentication and site functionality

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and maintain the Site and your account
• Authenticate your identity and manage your sessions
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Ensure the security and integrity of the Site
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not use your information to target advertising.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public
• Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g., hosting providers, database services), subject to appropriate confidentiality agreements

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Encryption of passwords using industry-standard hashing algorithms
• Secure HTTPS connections for data transmission
• Access controls limiting who can view personal information

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

This Site uses essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site. These include:

• Session cookies: To maintain your authentication state while logged in
• Security cookies: To help protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats

We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial legislation, you have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal information
• Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by PIPEDA.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Account information is retained while your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required by law to retain it longer.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@newsstocks.live

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

• Website: www.priv.gc.ca
• Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376