Privacy Policy for Northyxa

Effective date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Northyxa, accessible from https://northyxa.com. Our mission is to provide outdoor enthusiasts with reliable information about hiking and outdoor activities across Canada. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us through our Contact Us form, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide details such as your name, email address, phone number, and location.

2.2 Automated Data Collection

We automatically collect technical data about your device and browsing actions, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referral URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide support.
• Personalize and improve your experience on the website.
• Send newsletters and updates if you opt in.
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance content.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users, remember your preferences, and tailor content. You can manage cookies through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4.1 Types of Cookies

• Strictly necessary cookies for core functionality.
• Performance cookies for anonymous usage data.
• Functional cookies to remember preferences.

5. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction or deletion.
• The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact Us form.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website or servicing you. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us to request deletion.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Information