Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://harm-reduction.addictionnewshub.com! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and disclosure of data in accordance with various global privacy laws, including but not limited to:

Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
Colorado’s Privacy Act
Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA)
Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Our official website at https://harm-reduction.addictionnewshub.com
Any mobile applications or services associated with our brand
Online forms and surveys we may use to collect user information
Social media platforms where we engage with our audience

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, apps, or services accessible through links on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our practices when:

You use our applications or services as an authorized user, creating an account, and interacting with our content.
You visit our websites, which may include the collection of usage data for analytics purposes.
You subscribe to receive communications from us via email, phone calls, or text messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal information to enhance your experience and deliver tailored services:

Account Information: Details related to your user account, including usernames, passwords (hashed and salted), and profile settings.
Payment Information: Transaction details when you make purchases or subscriptions, such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
Financial Information: Data related to your financial status, if voluntarily provided, for subscription plans or donation purposes.
Purchase Information: Records of products or services you’ve purchased from us, including order history and preferences.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, and mobile phone numbers for location services and personalization.
Location Data: Your geographic location data when you choose to share it for targeted content delivery.
Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users to improve our services.
Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts for seamless sharing or login.
Product Information: Details about products or services you’ve shown interest in, including viewing history and search queries.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, browsing interactions, analytics tools, third-party integrations, and cookies. Additionally, we may receive personal data from trusted third parties who assist us in providing our services.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and improve our service delivery:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigation and ensure the basic functionalities of our site. They allow you to move around the site and access features.
Preference Cookies: We use these cookies to remember your preferences, such as language settings and display options.
Analytics Cookies: These track your interaction with our website to provide analytics data, helping us understand user behavior and improve our content.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for. This includes:

Maintaining your account and providing services you’ve requested.
Complying with legal obligations and regulations.
Resolving disputes or investigating potential violations of our policies.

Once the data is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it to ensure privacy. We have strict procedures in place to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure during this process.

Security Measures

We take robust measures to safeguard your personal information:

Implementing encryption for data at rest and in transit to protect against unauthorized access.
Engaging secure third-party processors who adhere to stringent security standards.
Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to evolving threats.
Training our team on data protection best practices.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or store personal information from children under 18 years of age. Our services are designed for a general audience, and we encourage parents and legal guardians to supervise their child’s online activities.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we maintain.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exemptions.
Restriction: Limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making that significantly affects you.

To exercise these rights or lodge a complaint, please contact our Data Protection Officer via the contact details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, comments, or requests regarding privacy:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Privacy Policy Inquiries, Harm-Reduction Team, [Your Address]