Privacy & Cookies Notice — True North Post

This Notice explains how True North Post (the “Site”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information. The Site is operated by Sivaiah Technologies Inc., a Canadian corporation (the “Company”, “we”, “us”). Time references use the America/Toronto time zone.

We are a Canadian digital news publication. We do not operate user accounts and do not host web forms. We use limited cookies and measurement technologies to run the Site and improve performance.

This Notice is intended to meet requirements under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). For questions, contact editor@truenorthpost.ca.

1) What We Collect

We aim to limit collection to what’s necessary.

Information you choose to send us

Email contents and contact details if you email editor@truenorthpost.ca.

Information collected automatically (via the Site or service providers)

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type/version, language, pages viewed, time on page, referral/exit pages, and similar event data.
Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics/measurement (see Section 3).

We do not operate user accounts, comment systems, or other submission forms on the Site.

2) How We Use Information

Operate, secure, and maintain the Site (including performance measurement and troubleshooting).
Understand readership and improve content and layout.
Respond to emails and manage requests (e.g., permissions or corrections).
Comply with law, enforce our Terms, and protect our rights.

We do not sell personal information.

3) Cookies & Analytics

We use analytics/performance cookies to understand traffic and improve the Site, including:

Google Analytics
Bing Webmaster Tools
Microsoft Clarity (session analytics/heatmaps)

These providers may process IP address, device identifiers, and page-level events to report on Site usage. You can manage cookies in your browser settings; blocking some cookies may affect performance.

Additional options

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on (browser)
Browser settings: block/clear cookies; send a “Do Not Track” signal (we currently do not respond to DNT signals due to varied industry implementation).

4) Data Location & Cross-Border Processing

Primary data location (our infrastructure): We deploy our core Site infrastructure and databases in Canada. Data at rest that we control is stored in Canada.
Third-party processing: Some providers (e.g., analytics partners) may process information outside Canada (including the United States and other countries). When this occurs, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

We use contractual and technical measures with service providers and choose reputable providers; however, cross-border transfers may mean your information is accessible to foreign authorities.

We rely on consent for analytics cookies. By using the Site after being presented with this Notice (and, where applicable, a cookie banner), you consent to our use of cookies and to the processing described here. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting browser settings to block cookies and/or using the opt-out tools noted above.

We may also process information where permitted or required by law (e.g., security, fraud prevention, or compliance).

6) Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes above or as required by law, then securely delete or anonymize it. Third-party analytics tools apply their own retention schedules.

7) Safeguards

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards proportionate to the sensitivity of the information, including access controls and encryption in transit. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; risks cannot be eliminated.

8) Your Rights & Choices

Under PIPEDA, you may:

Request access to personal information we hold about you;
Request correction of inaccurate information; and
Withdraw consent to non-essential processing (e.g., analytics cookies) by changing your browser settings and using available opt-outs.

To make a request, email editor@truenorthpost.ca. We may need to verify your identity and we may not be able to provide access to information we do not control (e.g., pseudonymous data held by analytics providers).

9) Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10) Third-Party Links

The Site links to external websites and services we do not control. Their privacy practices govern their sites.

11) Updates to This Notice

We may update this Notice from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the updated effectiveDate above. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Notice.

12) Contact & Complaints

Privacy contact: editor@truenorthpost.ca
Operator: Sivaiah Technologies Inc. (Ontario, Canada)

If your concern is not resolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) for guidance or to file a complaint.