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Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Site: https://localsdozen.com
Location of operation: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1. Introduction

The Local's Dozen ("we", "us", "our") operates a blog and email newsletter. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti‑Spam Legislation (CASL). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

  • Email address and name – when you voluntarily subscribe to our email newsletter.
  • Comments or contact form submissions – if our blog allows comments or contact forms, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you send.

2.2 Information collected automatically

  • Usage data – such as IP address, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited on our site. This helps us understand blog readership and improve content.
  • Cookies and similar technologies – used for basic site functionality, analytics, and to remember preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our email newsletter (only if you have given explicit consent, as required by CASL).
  • Respond to your comments or inquiries.
  • Analyze blog traffic and usage patterns (e.g., via privacy‑friendly analytics tools).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Email Newsletter & CASL Compliance

Our newsletter is operated from Toronto, Canada. We will only send you commercial electronic messages if:

  • You have provided express consent (e.g., by checking an opt‑in box), or
  • Your consent is implied under CASL (e.g., you have an existing business relationship with us, which is rare for a blog).

Every newsletter includes a clear unsubscribe link allowing you to withdraw consent at any time. Unsubscribing will remove your email address from our mailing list within 10 business days.

5. Third‑Party Services

We may use trusted third‑party services that process personal information on our behalf, such as:

  • Email marketing platform (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) – to manage newsletter subscriptions and delivery.
  • Website analytics (e.g., privacy‑respecting analytics like Plausible, or anonymized Google Analytics settings).

These third parties are contractually required to protect your information and comply with Canadian privacy law. They are not permitted to use your information for their own purposes.

6. Storage and Security

Your information is stored on servers that may be located inside or outside of Canada. When we use third‑party services (e.g., email platforms), your data may be transferred to other jurisdictions. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using our site and newsletter, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

7. Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy – for example, your email address remains on our newsletter list until you unsubscribe. Blog comments or contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to manage responses, after which they may be deleted.

8. Your Rights (PIPEDA)

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Withdraw consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond within 30 days.

Our blog may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our blog and newsletter are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the site or newsletter after the changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Information

For privacy‑related questions, to access or correct your information, or to unsubscribe from the newsletter, please contact:

The Local's Dozen
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: privacy@localsdozen.com (or use the contact form on our website)

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.