Who we are

Angler Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website http://anglermedia.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comments form.
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s Privacy Policy is available here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public.

b) Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images posted on the site.

c) Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website:

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. This allows for faster commenting without re-entering details. These cookies last for one year.
  • A temporary session cookie is set when you visit our login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • Upon logging in, cookies are set to store login credentials and screen preferences:
    • Login cookies last two days.
    • Screen preferences cookies last one year.
    • If “Remember Me” is selected, the login remains active for two weeks.
    • Logging out removes login-related cookies.
  • If you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID is saved. This expires after one day.

d) Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from external sites behaves as if you have visited those websites directly.

These third-party sites may:

  • Collect your data.
  • Use cookies.
  • Include third-party tracking.
  • Monitor your interaction with embedded content (especially if you have an account and are logged into that third-party website).

2. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process personal data to:

  • Provide website functionality and enhance the user experience.
  • Analyze website traffic and improve our services.
  • Detect and prevent spam or malicious activity.
  • Comply with legal obligations under PIPEDA and CASL.

3. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

  • Spam detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • Legal compliance: If required by law, we may disclose personal information to comply with Canadian regulations or respond to government requests.
  • Password resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
  • If you register on our website, we store your user profile information until you delete your account. You can edit or delete your personal information at any time (except your username).
  • Website administrators can see and edit user profile information.

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, except for data we are legally required to retain.
  • Withdraw consent: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time (in compliance with CASL).

To make a data request, please contact us.

6. Where Your Data is Sent

  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • Data collected on this site is stored on secure servers located in Canada or other jurisdictions that comply with Canadian privacy laws.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption for sensitive information.
  • Access control to limit who can view and edit user data.
  • Regular security audits to prevent data breaches.

However, no online platform is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure compliance with Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA & CASL) and provide transparency about how we handle user data. Let me know if you’d like any modifications!