Welcome to SUA Sub Urban Anglers. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our site, sign up for our newsletter, or create an account.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by SUA Sub Urban Anglers, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the contact details at the bottom of this page.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: We collect information you voluntarily give us when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter (name and email address)
- Create an account (name, email address, and login credentials)
- Contact us directly
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we automatically collect:
- IP address and general location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URLs (how you found us)
- Clicks on affiliate links
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. This includes:
- Essential cookies, required for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies, to understand how visitors use our site
- Affiliate tracking cookies, to track referrals through affiliate links
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
4. Affiliate Links
Disclosure: Our site contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may place their own cookies on your device and collect data per their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information on third-party sites.
5. How We Use Your Information
- Send our newsletter and fishing updates (if you've subscribed)
- Maintain and improve your account experience
- Analyze site traffic to improve our content
- Track affiliate link performance
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only in these limited cases:
- Service providers, third-party tools we use to operate the site (e.g., newsletter platforms, analytics). They are contractually required to protect your data.
- Affiliate partners, limited data for tracking purposes only.
- Legal compliance, if required by law, court order, or government authority.
7. Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law
As a Canadian-based website, we comply with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws. You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent to collection or use of your information
- Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Account data is kept until you delete your account.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our site may link to third-party websites (including affiliate partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing any personal information.
11. Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
