Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 23, 2026.
Who We Are and Our Role as Data Controller
scoopixfy.com operates this non-commercial informational website focused on documentary-style stories about architecture, city life, neglected spaces and the people who live around them in Canada. We act as the data controller for any personal information processed in connection with the site. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through the contact form and any necessary site functions.
Scope of This Privacy Policy
This notice applies to all visitors to the website who interact with its features, including those who submit information via the contact form. It covers residents of Canada and explains how we handle personal data in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and applicable provincial privacy legislation. The policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our content.
Categories of Personal Data and Sources
We collect personal data primarily through the contact form on our Contacts page. This may include your name, any details you choose to provide in the message field, and technical information such as IP address and browser type collected automatically when you visit. We do not obtain data from external sources or third parties beyond what is necessary for basic site operation.
Purpose-by-Purpose Explanation of Processing and Legal Bases
Personal data is processed for the following purposes: responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form, which is based on our legitimate interest in maintaining communication with site visitors; ensuring the technical functionality and security of the website, also under legitimate interest; and complying with legal obligations where required. Each purpose is limited to what is necessary for the non-commercial operation of the site.
Whether Providing Data Is Required and Consequences
Submitting information through the contact form is entirely voluntary. You are not required to provide any personal data to browse the website. If you choose not to provide information when using the form, we will be unable to respond to your inquiry, but there are no other consequences for accessing the site's content.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functions such as session management. Details about specific cookies, their purposes, and how to manage preferences are provided in our separate Cookie Policy, which is accessible from the site-wide cookie banner.
Processors, Service Providers, Recipients and Disclosures
We may engage service providers such as hosting companies or form-processing platforms to support site operation. These providers act under our instructions and are bound by confidentiality obligations. We disclose personal data only when required by law, such as in response to valid legal requests from Canadian authorities.
International Transfers and Safeguards
Some service providers may be located outside Canada. When personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual protections consistent with Canadian privacy requirements, to maintain a comparable level of protection.
Specific Retention Periods or Criteria
Personal data submitted via the contact form is retained only for as long as needed to address the inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter to maintain records, typically not exceeding two years. Technical logs are kept for security purposes for a shorter period, generally up to one year, unless a longer retention is required by law.
Security and Data-Minimisation Practices
We implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse or unauthorized access. Data collection is minimized to what is strictly necessary for the stated purposes, and we regularly review our practices to avoid unnecessary retention.
Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Laws
As a Canadian resident, you have rights including access to your personal data, correction of inaccuracies, and in some cases deletion or withdrawal of consent. These rights are subject to legal limitations and verification of your identity.
Exercising Your Rights and Withdrawing Consent
To exercise any of these rights or to object to processing, please use the contact form available on our Contacts page. We will respond within the timelines required by law. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Right to Complain to the Competent Supervisory Authority
If you believe your personal data has been handled in a way that violates applicable privacy laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the relevant provincial privacy authority.
Age Restrictions and Children's Privacy
The website is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. All processing is carried out through manual review where personal data is involved.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date of the current version is September 23, 2026. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.