Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 01, 2026

[MONA]GRAPHY MAGAZINE ("[MONA]GRAPHY," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.monagraphymagazine.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our Site, newsletters, and social media pages. We are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and we handle personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable provincial privacy laws.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and any message content when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, contact us, or apply to contribute or advertise with us.
Automatically collected information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and time spent on the Site, gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Information from third parties, such as social media platforms, if you interact with our social media pages or choose to log in or share content using a third-party account.
Payment information, if applicable, such as billing details processed through a secure third-party payment provider when you purchase a subscription, product, or advertisement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
Send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications, where you have consented to receive them;
Respond to inquiries, comments, and customer service requests;
Process subscriptions, orders, or advertising arrangements;
Analyze Site usage and audience trends to improve editorial content;
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse of the Site;
Comply with legal obligations under Canadian and Ontario law.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic through tools such as Google Analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the Site.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service providers who assist us with hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing, under confidentiality obligations;
Legal authorities, where required to comply with Canadian law, a court order, or to protect our legal rights;
Business transfers, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction;
Third parties, with your consent, such as when you choose to share content via social media.

5. Advertising

Our Site may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks, which may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver ads based on your browsing activity. We do not control these third parties' practices; please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you;
Request correction of inaccurate information;
Withdraw consent to our collection or use of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions;
Unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing emails at any time using the "unsubscribe" link included in each email.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9 below.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information; however, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

[MONA]GRAPHY MAGAZINE is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

[MONA]GRAPHY MAGAZINE
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: www.monagraphymagazine.ca
Email: privacy@monagraphymagazine.ca