Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Sport-News.ca (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit sport-news.ca (the “Site”) and use our services (the “Services”).

We operate in Canada and handle personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which sets the ground rules for how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial activities. We obtain meaningful consent where required and as otherwise permitted by law. priv.gc.ca+1

1) Who we are & how to contact us

Sport News.ca
Address: 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy, Suite I3, Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z5, Canada
General inquiries: [email protected]
Privacy inquiries: [email protected]

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) or file a complaint under PIPEDA. priv.gc.ca

2) Information we collect

Information you provide directly. For example, when you email us or submit a contact form (if enabled), we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. We collect device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, and referring URLs. We use cookies and similar technologies; see Section 7 and our Cookie Policy.
Analytics. We use Google Analytics 4 (“GA4”) to understand how visitors use our Site. GA4 stores certain event-level data for a limited retention period (typically 2 or up to 14 months depending on our settings). support.google.com+1
Advertising & affiliates. We may display ads and include affiliate links. Third-party ad partners (e.g., Google Ads/AdSense) and affiliate networks may set or read cookies and collect device identifiers to serve and measure ads, prevent fraud, and attribute affiliate commissions. We disclose required information and obtain consent where applicable (see Section 6). support.google.com+1

3) How we use information (purposes)

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our editorial content (news, analysis, predictions).
• Measure and understand audience engagement and the performance of our articles and pages (analytics).
• Display, measure, and improve advertising and affiliate experiences.
• Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries).
• Detect, prevent, and address errors, security incidents, and abuse.
• Comply with applicable laws and enforce our Terms.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your consent or as otherwise permitted by PIPEDA. priv.gc.ca

4) When we share information

We may share personal information with:

• Service providers/contractors (e.g., hosting, security, analytics, ad tech) who process it on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.
• Affiliates/partners for measurement and attribution of affiliate links.
• Authorities or other parties when required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
  We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify individuals.

5) International transfers

Our service providers may process information outside your province/territory or outside Canada. Where applicable, we use contractual and technical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.

6) Advertising, analytics & your choices

• Analytics (GA4). You can control GA via your browser or by using available opt-outs. Data in some GA4 reports is retained for 2 or up to 14 months depending on our settings. support.google.com+1
  
  
• Advertising (e.g., Google AdSense). We notify users about third-party vendors and ad networks and provide ways to opt out of personalized advertising where required (e.g., Google’s Ads Settings or industry pages like AboutAds). We also follow Google’s EU User Consent Policy in the EEA/UK/CH. support.google.com+2support.google.com+2
  
  
• Affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or take another qualifying action, we may earn a commission. Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies for attribution.
• See also Cookie Policy for more on cookies, local storage, and consent.
  

7) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to run the Site, keep it secure, remember preferences, measure usage, and support ads/affiliates. Where required (e.g., in the EEA/UK/CH), we obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies and provide a way to withdraw or change it. support.google.com

8) Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes in this Policy or as required by law:

• Server logs: ~12 months (for security and troubleshooting).
  
• Contact emails/forms: ~24 months (unless legal retention requires longer).
  
• Analytics (GA4): 2 or up to 14 months for certain event-level data, per our GA4 settings. support.google.com+1
  
  

9) Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10) Your rights & choices

We are committed to protecting the personal information of individuals located in Canada in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access your personal information held by us and to request correction of any inaccuracies. We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, and we ensure that the information is accurate, up to date, and securely protected.

As part of our commitment to privacy, we follow the ten Fair Information Principles under PIPEDA, which include:

Accountability – We are responsible for all personal information in our possession and have designated a Privacy Officer.

Identifying Purposes – We inform you of the purposes for which we collect personal data at or before the time of collection.

Consent – We obtain your informed consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information.

Limiting Collection – We collect only the information necessary for the identified purposes.

Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention – We use or disclose your information only for the purposes you consented to and retain it only as long as necessary.

Accuracy – We take steps to ensure that personal information is accurate and complete.

Safeguards – We protect your personal information with appropriate technical and organizational security measures.

Openness – We make our privacy policies and practices readily available.

Individual Access – Upon request, we will inform you of the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information and provide access to it.

Challenging Compliance – You may challenge our compliance with PIPEDA by contacting our Privacy Officer.

If you are a resident of Canada and wish to request access to your personal data, correct any information we hold, or file a privacy complaint, please contact us via email  [email protected] 

We will respond to all privacy-related requests in accordance with PIPEDA’s timeframes and obligations.

Under PIPEDA, you may request access to and correction of your personal information held by us, withdraw consent (where consent is the basis), and raise concerns with the OPC if you are not satisfied with our response. Visit the OPC to learn how to file a complaint about a business. priv.gc.ca

For visitors in jurisdictions with additional rights (e.g., the EEA/UK/CH), you may have rights such as to object to certain processing, request deletion, or restrict processing. Where required, we will honor applicable rights and obtain consent for cookies/personalized ads. support.google.com

11) Children’s privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under the applicable age of consent under local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

12) Third-party links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, apps, and services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

13) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect signifies acceptance of the updated Policy. Where changes require consent under applicable law, we will seek such consent separately.

14) Contact

Questions or requests about this Policy or your personal information:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy, Suite I3, Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z5, Canada