Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
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Morning Record

Morning Record respects the privacy of its readers and complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected.

Information We Collect

Morning Record may collect limited information in the following circumstances:

1. Voluntarily Provided Information

  • Email addresses submitted for newsletters
  • Messages sent via contact email

2. Automatically Collected Information

  • Basic analytics data (e.g., page views, referral sources)
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address (used only for security and analytics)

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

How Information Is Used

Collected information is used solely to:

  • Operate and improve the website
  • Communicate with readers who opt in
  • Monitor site performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Morning Record does not sell personal data.

Cookies & Analytics

Morning Record may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Measure site traffic
  • Understand reader behavior in aggregate
  • Improve site performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Morning Record may use third-party services for:

  • Website hosting (Ghost)
  • Email distribution
  • Analytics

These providers are required to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and their own published privacy policies.

Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary for:

  • Operational purposes
  • Legal or security requirements

Readers may request deletion of their information by contacting us.

Data Security

Morning Record takes reasonable steps to protect information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Misuse

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Morning Record does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: records@morningrecord.com

Effective Date: December 2025