Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 29 January 2026
Canadian Senior Moment values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and subscription information are collected and used only for identification, never shared.
Website Usage: When you visit our website, we may collect basic information about your visit, such as:
- Pages you view
- Time spent on the site
- General location (country/province level only)
- Device type and browser information
This information is collected through standard web analytics and helps us improve our content and user experience.
User Submissions: If you submit a personal story, comment, or other content to Canadian Senior Moment, you provide that content voluntarily. We may publish submitted stories in our newsletter or on our website with your permission.
How We Use Your Information
Newsletter subscription data (including your email address) is managed by our newsletter service provider, MailPoet . We use this data only to deliver newsletters you have consented to receive and to manage your subscription preferences.
We retain personal information only as long as required to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. For example, newsletter subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
We use common web analytics and cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent tool on this page.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your email address and subscription data are managed by Substack and are subject to their privacy practices. We only see aggregated subscriber statistics, not individual email addresses unless you contact us directly.
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights or safety
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent and unsubscribe at any time
- Request deletion of your information
To exercise these rights regarding your newsletter subscription, use unsubscribe feature or manage your subscription settings at the bottom of every email. To request removal of published content or for other privacy concerns, contact us at support@CanadianDeniorMoment.ca.
Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
International Users
While Canadian Senior Moment is based in Canada, we welcome readers worldwide. By using our website or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the transfer of your information to Canada and its processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of our website or newsletter after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or concerns, please contact:
Bill & Marilyn Gould
Canadian Senior Moment
support@CanadianSeniorMoment.ca
or Regular Mail
353 Salmon River Rd., Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada, B6L 4E6