Privacy Policy for TunedTech.ca
Effective Date: April 30, 2025
At TunedTech.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://tunedtech.ca, in compliance with Canadian law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Who We Are
TunedTech.ca is a Canadian website dedicated to automotive diagnostics, tips, and resources. Our website address is: https://tunedtech.ca.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Comments and other content you submit
- Cookies and usage data
- Any information you provide through forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account registration[2][3][10][11][12]
We only collect information necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Directly from you when you fill out forms, leave comments, or register for an account
- Automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our website
- Through third-party services embedded on our site (such as analytics tools and Gravatar)[2][3][5][7][10][11]
4. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and improve our website and services
- Respond to your inquiries or comments
- Manage user accounts and authentication
- Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations[2][3][10][11][12]
We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with your consent or as required by law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and login status
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Facilitate commenting and other interactive features
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our site. We display a cookie consent banner to inform you about our use of cookies and to obtain your consent where required[5][9][10].
6. Comments and Media
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract this information[3].
7. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited the other website. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit via embedded content[3][7].
8. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, spam detection)
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law
- Other parties with your consent
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email[3][5][10][11].
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. For example:
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered users’ profile information is retained until the account is deleted.
- Cookie data may be stored for up to one year, depending on your browser settings[5][10][11].
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include encryption, access controls, and secure servers[5][10][11].
11. Your Rights
Under Canadian law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request corrections to your personal information
- Withdraw your consent to our use of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
- Request deletion of your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, administrative, or security purposes[3][6][10][11][12]
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
12. International Users
If you access TunedTech.ca from outside Canada, including the European Union or the United States, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA). We strive to comply with these regulations where applicable, including providing clear information about data collection, use, and your rights[2][3][9][10].
13. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using TunedTech.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.