Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 September 2026
Who We Are and Our Role as Data Controller
glamtracki.com operates this non-commercial informational website focused on visual documentation of neighbourhoods, street life, local communities and everyday moments across Canada. As the data controller, glamtracki.com determines the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through the site. We are responsible for ensuring that all processing complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
Scope of This Privacy Notice
This notice applies to all visitors to the website, including readers of our blog content, individuals who submit information through the contact form on the Contacts page, and anyone whose personal data is collected via cookies or similar technologies. It covers data processing activities carried out by glamtracki.com within Canada.
Categories of Personal Data Collected and Their Sources
We collect personal data directly from you when you use the contact form, which may include your name and any details you voluntarily provide in your message. Additional data such as IP addresses, browser type and usage patterns are obtained automatically through server logs and cookies. We do not purchase or obtain personal data from third-party brokers.
Purposes of Processing and Applicable Legal Bases
Personal data is processed for the following purposes: responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form on the basis of legitimate interest in providing site functionality; maintaining the blog and improving content relevance on the basis of legitimate interest; analysing site traffic to enhance user experience on the basis of legitimate interest; and complying with legal obligations such as record-keeping requirements. Each purpose is supported by a clear legal basis under Canadian privacy law.
Requirement to Provide Data and Consequences of Refusal
Providing personal data through the contact form is entirely voluntary. If you choose not to supply certain information, we may be unable to respond to your inquiry. Use of the site without accepting necessary cookies may limit some interactive features but will not prevent access to core blog content.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The site employs cookies and similar tracking technologies to support basic functionality and gather anonymous usage statistics. A separate Cookie Policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies used and how to manage preferences through your browser settings. Please refer to that document for complete details.
Processors, Recipients and Required Disclosures
We engage limited service providers such as web hosting and analytics platforms that act as processors under our instructions. These providers receive only the minimum data necessary to deliver their services. Personal data may be disclosed when required by law, such as in response to valid court orders or regulatory requests from Canadian authorities.
International Transfers and Safeguards
Some processors may be located outside Canada. When personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards including contractual protections consistent with PIPEDA are applied to ensure an adequate level of protection.
Data Retention Periods
Contact form submissions are retained for a period of two years to allow for follow-up and record-keeping. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for twelve months. Blog-related analytics data is kept in aggregated form indefinitely for statistical purposes. Retention decisions are reviewed periodically to ensure data is not kept longer than necessary.
Security Practices and Data Minimisation
We implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. Data minimisation principles are applied so that only information necessary for the stated purposes is collected and processed.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under Canadian privacy law you have the right to access personal data we hold about you, request corrections, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and object to certain processing activities. You may also request deletion of your data subject to legal retention requirements.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form available on the Contacts page or by calling . We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe as required by law. You may also reach us at .
Right to Withdraw Consent and Object to Marketing
Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw that consent at any time by notifying us through the methods described above. The site does not engage in direct marketing or profiling activities, so no separate opt-out for those purposes is required.
Right to Complain to the Supervisory Authority
If you believe your privacy rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the relevant provincial privacy commissioner.
Children and Age Restrictions
The website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of thirteen. If we become aware that data from a child under thirteen has been collected without appropriate consent, it will be deleted promptly.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
The site does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects for individuals.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date of the current version is indicated at the beginning of this document. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.