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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [September 22, 2024]

Welcome to BBGNews.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Website”). Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from visitors to our Website, how we use that information, and how we protect your data. By using BBGNews.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada, including the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the Province of Quebec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25). We are committed to complying with these legal frameworks in collecting, storing, and using your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information when you visit BBGNews.com:

  • Personal Information:

    • We collect your IP address automatically when you visit our site.
    • If you voluntarily provide us with information through contact forms or newsletters, we may collect your name and email address.

  • Non-Personal Information:

    • We may collect non-identifying information such as browser type, referring site, and the time and date of access to analyze traffic and improve user experience.

3. Purpose of Collecting Information

The information we collect, including your IP address, is used for the following purposes:

  • To monitor traffic and user interaction on our website.
  • To improve the security and functionality of our services.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our users.

We will never sell, rent, or lease your data to third parties.

4. Use of Cookies

BBGNews.com uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect data on traffic patterns. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function more effectively. By using the Website, you agree to our use of cookies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers that collect, monitor, and analyze the information to improve our service. These third parties will only have access to non-personal, aggregate data.

6. Data Storage and Retention

We store your data securely and retain it only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Your IP address will be kept for a limited time for security and analytics purposes and deleted once it is no longer required.

7. Security Measures

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement industry-standard encryption and security practices to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of your information.

However, no transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under Quebec’s Law 25 and Canada’s PIPEDA, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent to the use of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications indicates acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us here

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