Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Rights
This Privacy Policy outlines the policies and procedures of Calgary Locale (“we,” “our,” or “us”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information on www.calgarylocale.com (the “Site”) and the services, features, content, or applications we offer (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you consent to the collection, transfer, manipulation, storage, disclosure, and other uses of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
What Does This Privacy Policy Cover?
This Privacy Policy covers the treatment of personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) and other information collected when you access the Services. It also applies to any Personal Information that our business partners share with us or that we share with our business partners.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties we do not own or control, including but not limited to third-party websites, services, or applications such as Facebook or Instagram (“Third-Party Services”). We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any Third-Party Services you access through the Services.
What Information Do We Collect?
Account Information
When you create an Account, you provide information such as your username, password, and email address. If you log in through Facebook or other third-party credentials, we may collect information such as your name, profile picture, and email address. By creating an Account, you allow others, including us, to identify you.
User Content
Some features of the Services allow you to provide content, such as written comments. All content submitted to the Services may be retained indefinitely, even after you terminate your account.
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically receive and record information from your device or web browser when you interact with the Services, such as your IP address, cookie information, and details about your interaction with the Services. This data is used to fight spam/malware and to personalize and improve the Services.
Cookies
We use cookies to collect information on how you use the Site and Services. Cookies enable our servers to recognize your browser and tell us when and how you visit the Site, share our content, and otherwise use the Services. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the Services.
Remarketing and Advertising
We use cookies for remarketing and targeted advertising purposes. These cookies allow us to display personalized ads to users who have previously visited our site when they browse other websites. Third-party providers, such as Google Ads, may use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our Site.
Users can opt out of Google’s use of cookies for advertising purposes by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
Location Data
Some of our Services may collect location data to provide location-related functionality. You may stop sharing location data by adjusting your mobile device’s settings.
Email Communications
We may send you email communications about the Services. You can opt out of marketing emails through your Account settings, though we may still send you necessary communications, such as for account recovery.
How, and With Whom, Is My Information Shared?
Public Information about Your Activity
Some of your activity, such as posts or comments, may be public. Be mindful of the content you share.
IP Address Information
We may share your IP address with partners and service providers, but this information is not made public.
Third-Party Services
If you access Third-Party Services through the Site, some of those services may report information back to us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services, and you are responsible for understanding their privacy policies.
Aggregate Information
We share aggregate statistical data with our partners and service providers to help them understand how users engage with the Services.
Information Shared with Our Service Providers
We work with service providers who assist us with our business operations. We may share Personal Information with them as necessary to provide you with our Services.
Business Transfers
In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, user information may be transferred. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur.
Legal Requirements and Protection of Others
We may access, preserve, and share your information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of others.
Is My Information Secure?
We use industry-standard techniques to protect your Personal Information, including password protection for your Account. However, we cannot guarantee complete security due to risks inherent in online activities. You are responsible for protecting your password and limiting access to your Account.
What Choices Do I Have Regarding My Information?
You can limit the information you provide by not registering for an Account. You can also control cookie settings via your browser. Deleting your Account will remove most of your Personal Information, but some content may remain stored and publicly accessible.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting an announcement on the Site or sending you an email. Continued use of the Services after changes are made will constitute your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@calgarylocale.com
Effective Date: 01-11-2025