You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
A legal disclaimer
Valley of Strength (”we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable laws in Canada and the United States.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (if applicable)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Browser type
IP address
Device information
Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site)
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and collect data about website usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services
To respond to inquiries and subscriber requests
To process transactions and payments
To send marketing communications, where permitted by law
To analyze website usage and improve functionality
To comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and marketing agencies.
Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
4.1 Canadian Users Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request corrections to your personal information
Withdraw consent to data processing
4.2 U.S. Users Under applicable state laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you may have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal information (if applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@valleyofstrength.ca.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no security measures can guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Third-Party Links
Our Substack may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@valleyofstrength.ca