At Urban Moose, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our blog, in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Who We Are
Urban Moose is a Canada-based blog that shares content related to design, technology, software development, and startup culture. We are committed to ensuring that your personal information remains private, secure, and used responsibly.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name and email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- IP address and browser information — collected automatically through analytics tools
- Device and usage data — such as the pages you visit, time spent on the site, and referring websites
- Optional information — that you provide through comments, contact forms, or feedback surveys
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our website content and user experience
- To respond to your messages and inquiries
- To send occasional newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- To understand user preferences and traffic trends through analytics
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Urban Moose uses cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic via services like Google Analytics
- Ensure website security and performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools or services such as:
- Google Analytics – for traffic monitoring and user behaviour insights
- Email marketing platforms – for newsletter distribution (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
These third parties may store data on servers outside Canada. However, we choose providers that follow reasonable data protection practices.
6. Data Storage and Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
7. Your Rights and Choices
As a Canadian user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to your information
- Withdraw consent to data use (where applicable)
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limits)
To make such requests, contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. External Links
Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
