Privacy Policy
You can visit our official website at slowburnbooksyyc.ca at any time. This privacy notice outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, in compliance with Canadian privacy regulations and our commitment to transparency.
Comments: What We Collect and Why
When you leave a comment on the site, we automatically log certain technical details — including your IP address and browser type. This helps us detect spam and maintain a secure space for all users.
If you choose to provide your email address, it may be securely hashed and sent to services like Gravatar. If linked to a Gravatar profile, your avatar may be displayed beside your approved comment.
Uploading Images and Media
Before uploading images or media files, we recommend removing embedded metadata (such as GPS coordinates), which may otherwise reveal personal details to other users.
Cookies and Data Retention
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and support essential site functionality. Below is a summary of how long we retain different types of data:
| Action | Data Stored | Retention Period |
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| Posting a comment | Name, email, website | 12 months |
| Compatibility login check | Temporary session cookie | 48 hours |
| “Remember me” login | Persistent login cookie | 14 days |
| Saving preferences/layout | User settings | 1 year |
| Drafts/unsaved edits | Technical (non-personal) data | 24 hours |
Third-Party Content
Some pages on DesignerSwap.ca may feature embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or articles) from third-party sites. Interacting with this content may allow those third parties to collect data about you, subject to their own privacy policies.
Information Disclosure
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to help us detect suspicious activity.
Data Storage and User Rights
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Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to support moderation and preserve public discussion.
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User accounts are retained until deleted by the user or upon verified request.
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You may request access to your stored personal data or ask for its deletion, unless retention is required by law or administrative obligations.
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Usernames may be kept for internal administrative use even after account deletion.
Your Privacy Rights in Canada
Under Canadian privacy laws (such as PIPEDA), you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections or deletion of your data
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Receive a copy of your personal data in digital format
To make a request, please contact us through the support form on our website.
Anti-Spam Measures
All comments submitted to DesignerSwap.ca are automatically filtered through anti-spam tools to maintain a respectful and secure environment for users.