Privacy Policy

At Discover Canada, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sladkaya-smorodina.com, including any content, functionality, and services offered through the website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our website, which may include:

• Contact information (such as your name and email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Inquiry information when you contact us through our contact forms
• Comments or feedback you provide on our blog posts
• Survey responses or contest entries

1.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• Usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites)
• Device information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Location information (at the country or city level)
• Cookie data (as explained in our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our service: Managing your account, delivering the content you request, and ensuring the functionality of our website
• To improve our website: Understanding how visitors use our site helps us enhance user experience and develop new features
• To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing information about changes to our services
• To personalize your experience: Tailoring content and recommendations based on your preferences and interests
• For marketing purposes: Promoting our services and analyzing the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• For legal and security purposes: Protecting our rights, property, and safety, as well as complying with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.

For more detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

• With service providers: We share data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as these parties agree to keep this information confidential
• For legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect and process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Rectification: The right to request that we correct incomplete or inaccurate information
• Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances
• Restriction: The right to request that we restrict processing of your personal information
• Data portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection: The right to object to our processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside Canada and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to Canada and process it there.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: