Effective Date: July 29, 2025
Website: https://paddlersanon.com
Contact: [email protected]
At Paddlers Anonymous, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., by contacting us or submitting a form). However, we may automatically collect certain non-identifiable information when you visit our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Device type and operating system
This information is collected through tools such as Google Analytics and embedded content, like YouTube videos.
2. Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about website usage, helping us improve performance and content.
Google may collect and process this information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Use of Google Forms
We use Google Forms to collect registration information for events, activities, or when you express interest in joining our team. Information submitted through Google Forms is transmitted and stored by Google and may include personal details such as your name, email address, or other information you voluntarily provide.
We use this information solely for the purposes for which it was collected (e.g., event coordination or team applications). For more information on how Google handles this data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Embedded YouTube Videos
Some pages on our website feature embedded YouTube videos. These videos are hosted by Google (YouTube) and may set cookies or collect usage data about your interaction with the video, including views, playback time, and preferences.
We do not control or store any data collected by YouTube. For more information, refer to YouTube’s Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Improve user experience
- Enable embedded content (e.g., YouTube)
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Data Retention
We do not store personal data directly on our servers. Any usage or registration data is collected and stored through third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Forms) and retained according to their respective data retention policies.
7. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Access any personal information we may hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Withdraw your consent to data collection and use (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
[email protected]