Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 Jan 2025

Thank you for visiting WATF.ca (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Website”). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

By accessing or using WATF.ca, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information to enhance your experience and provide you with relevant content and services.

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, or other information you provide when contacting us or signing up for newsletters.
  • User Interactions: Any information shared when you leave comments, fill out forms, or participate in surveys.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-personal information, including:

  • Browser and Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referral URLs.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information gathered through cookies, web beacons, and similar tools. For more details, see Section 6 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services.
  • To personalize user experiences.
  • To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending newsletters (with your consent).
  • To analyze usage trends and website performance.
  • To display advertisements and optimize ad performance (see Section 4 for details on Google AdSense).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the Website, such as hosting, analytics, and email services.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information.
  • Advertising Partners: We may share non-personal information with advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to display relevant ads.

4. Google AdSense

WATF.ca uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Website or other websites. These ads are personalized and designed to provide a better user experience.

4.1 Google’s Advertising Cookies

  • Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable tailored advertising.
  • You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: https://adssettings.google.com.

For more information on how Google collects and uses data, review Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the following rights:

  • Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
  • Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for certain data processing activities, such as receiving newsletters.
  • Request Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

To exercise your rights, contact us at dodoxler@gmail.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Website.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website’s functionality.
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us analyze website performance.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to display personalized ads via Google AdSense.

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Non-personal information may be retained indefinitely for analytics and research purposes.

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

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

Email: dodoxler@gmail.com