Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 12, 2024
Website: https://nomadyssey.ca

At Nomadyssey, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://nomadyssey.ca (the “Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

a) Information You Voluntarily Submit

We collect personal information when you provide it voluntarily, such as when you:

  • Contact us via our contact form
  • Leave a comment
  • Subscribe to our newsletter

This may include your name, email address, or other information you voluntarily share.

b) Information We Collect From Third Parties

If you choose to link your social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Google) to the Website, we may collect information such as your name or profile details.

c) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect data about your device and usage patterns. This includes:

  • Your IP address
  • Device type, operating system, and browser type
  • Pages you visit and actions you take on the Website (e.g., links clicked)
  • Date and time of your visit

This information is collected to improve our Website and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information in the following ways:

  • To operate and maintain the Website
  • To send you promotional communications (e.g., newsletters, updates)
  • To send administrative messages (e.g., confirmations, updates, security alerts)
  • To respond to your inquiries and comments
  • To provide customer support
  • To measure and track advertising performance
  • To prevent unauthorized activities and ensure the security of the Website

3. Comments, Media, and Embedded Content

a) Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data provided in the comment form, including your IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string derived from your email address (hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can review the Gravatar privacy policy here.

b) Media

If you upload images to the Website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract such information from your images.

c) Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on the Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the external website. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers for purposes like email delivery or analytics. Some of the third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks Website usage and user actions (e.g., referring websites, pages viewed). Google Analytics may capture your IP address, but it does not collect other personal data.
  • Mailchimp: Used for delivering newsletters and updates. Your name and email address are stored for communication purposes. Refer to Mailchimp’s privacy policy for more details.

We will not sell, distribute, or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or if we undergo a business transition (e.g., merger, acquisition).

5. Cookies and Tracking

The Website uses cookies to improve your experience and streamline your interactions. For instance:

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience on future visits. These cookies will last for one year.
  • If you log in, cookies will store your login information and screen preferences. These cookies will expire after a set period (e.g., two days for login cookies, one year for screen options).

Additionally, we may use cookies for affiliate marketing purposes (e.g., tracking sales for commission) and in newsletters to track open rates and clicks.

See full Cookie Policy below for more details.

6. Data Retention and Access

a) Data Retention

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to enable automatic approval of follow-up comments. For users who register on our Website, we store their personal information in their profiles. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time, except for your username.

b) Data Access and Deletion

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an export of your personal data or ask us to erase it. This does not apply to data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

7. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

  • You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us.
  • If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us directly at contact@nomadyssey.ca.

8. Sensitive Personal Information

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information (e.g., social security number, racial or ethnic information, health information) through the Website. If you choose to submit such information, it will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Transfers and Spam Detection

Comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet). Visitor information, such as IP address and browser details, may be collected as part of this process.

Additionally, we may use LiteSpeed Cache to improve Website performance. Cache files are temporary and not shared with third parties, except when technical support is needed. Cache files are periodically purged, and you can request their removal if necessary.

10. Affiliate Program Participation

Nomadyssey participates in affiliate marketing programs, such as the Awin Network. This involves embedding tracking links on our Website, which may place a cookie on your browser to track sales for commissions.

11. External Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites before submitting personal information.

12. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Updates To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Cookie Policy

At Nomadyssey, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, https://nomadyssey.ca. By continuing to use our services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this section.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember your preferences, enhancing your overall experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies
    These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and to provide basic services such as secure areas and user logins.
  2. Performance Cookies
    These cookies collect information on how visitors use the website. They help us improve the website by analyzing patterns such as which pages are most visited.
  3. Functional Cookies
    These cookies help us remember your preferences (like language or region) to improve your experience.
  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
    These cookies are used to provide you with relevant ads based on your browsing activities. You can opt-out of receiving targeted ads by adjusting your cookie settings.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies might affect how some features on our website function.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics and affiliate networks that set their own cookies. Please refer to their individual privacy policies for more information.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described above. If you do not agree, you can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

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