Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for BrodieFerguson.com
Last updated: 2025-02-28
Thank you for visiting BrodieFerguson.com (the “Site”). Protecting your personal information is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or use this Site. This policy has been prepared in compliance with Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA) and aligns with Google Analytics’ requirements.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
- Contact Form Submissions: If you choose to contact us through our online form at brodieferguson.com/contact-me/, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide in the message.
1.2 Usage Data
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This service may collect your IP address, device information (e.g., browser type, operating system), pages visited, time spent on pages, and clicks or other interactions.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Google Analytics uses cookies—small text files placed on your device—to help analyze web traffic and user behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected to:
- Improve Our Site: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience and functionality of the Site.
- Respond to Inquiries: If you send us a message via our contact form, we use your information to respond to your questions or comments.
- Maintain Security: Monitor and protect the security of the Site, systems, and data.
- Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet any applicable legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share certain information in limited circumstances, such as:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site or conducting our business (e.g., website hosting, analytics services), and who agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of others.
4. Google Analytics Compliance
We have implemented the following to comply with Google Analytics policies:
- IP Anonymization (if used): Where technically feasible, we may enable IP anonymization or masking in Google Analytics, causing Google to truncate your IP address in member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as well as in other regions where required by local data protection laws.
- Data Sharing Settings: We have configured Google Analytics to only share information with Google where necessary for the service.
- Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies.
5. Cookie Policy
5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the Site function properly and provide insights into user interactions.
5.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the Site’s core functionality.
- Analytics Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): These cookies track user behavior to help us improve our Site.
5.3 Managing Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse or remove cookies. However, doing so may affect your user experience, and some features of the Site may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations. Usage data (through Google Analytics) is retained in accordance with Google’s policies unless you opt out.
7. Security of Your Information
We take commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices (Applicable in Canada)
- Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Where you have provided consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
- Inquiries or Complaints: If you have any questions or concerns regarding our handling of your personal information, you may contact us directly using the information below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed toward individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on this page, with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
brodieferguson.com/contact-me/