Canada Perspective, operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. Northern Beacon Media Inc. is the data controller for all information collected through canadaperspective.org.
What personal information do we collect and why?
We collect only the information you voluntarily provide or that is necessary to operate our digital publication and services. This includes contact details such as name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a tip, or contact our editorial team. We also gather technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies and analytics tools to improve site performance and user experience.
Our lawful bases for processing are your consent (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions and cookies), legitimate interests (e.g., delivering news, analysing traffic, preventing fraud), and compliance with legal obligations (e.g., responding to lawful requests). We never collect sensitive personal data such as health or financial information unless you explicitly provide it for a specific purpose, such as submitting a story with documentary evidence.
How long do we keep your information?
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe; editorial correspondence is retained for up to two years after the last contact to support accuracy and accountability. Analytics logs are anonymised after 14 months. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it.
Do we share your personal information?
No, we do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, send newsletters, or process analytics, and these providers are contractually bound to protect your data. In rare cases, we may disclose information if required by a court order or to protect the safety of our readers or staff. Any sponsored content or affiliate links are clearly labelled, and those partners never receive your personal data without your consent.
What you can expect from us
You can expect transparent handling of your data, clear notices about any changes to this policy, and a commitment to data security. We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Every news article you read is produced by a named journalist, reviewed by an editor, and fact-checked — and your privacy is treated with the same rigorous care. For more on how we manage digital tracking, see our Cookie Policy.
What are your rights and how can you exercise them?
Under PIPEDA you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, to request corrections if it is inaccurate, and to withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email our privacy office at privacy@canadaperspective.org. We will respond within 30 days. You can also unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking the link in any email, or manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
If you have a concern about our handling of your data, we encourage you to contact us first. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca. For other inquiries about our publication, see our Contact page.
Questions or concerns?
If anything in this policy is unclear, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, write to privacy@canadaperspective.org or reach our data controller by mail: Northern Beacon Media Inc., Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, Canada. You may also direct editorial concerns to Editor-in-Chief Catherine Roy at catherine.roy@canadaperspective.org. For full terms governing use of our site, please review our Terms of Use and our Funding and Ownership Disclosure.