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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information — in plain language.

Effective date: March 18, 2026   |   Last updated: March 30, 2026   |   Jurisdiction: Canada (PIPEDA & CASL)

AI for Canadian Business (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights as a Canadian. We’ve written it in plain language because privacy policies shouldn’t require a law degree to understand.

1. Who We Are

AI for Canadian Business is an independent media resource operated by Cadence AI Studios, based in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. We publish articles, reviews, and guides about artificial intelligence for Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners.

You can reach us at: info@aiforcanadianbusiness.com

2. What Information We Collect

Information you give us directly

  • Email address and name — when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Message content — when you contact us by email

Information collected automatically

  • IP address and browser type — collected by our web hosting (GoDaddy) as part of standard server logs
  • Pages visited and time on site — collected via Google Analytics to help us understand how readers use the site (see Section 6)
  • Cookies — our website uses cookies for basic WordPress functionality and analytics. See Section 9 for details.

3. Why We Collect It & How We Use It

We collect information only for the purposes described below. We do not sell your personal information. Ever.

  • Newsletter delivery — your email address is used to send you the AI for Canadian Business newsletter, which you explicitly subscribed to. We use MailerLite to manage and send our newsletter (see Section 6).
  • Responding to inquiries — if you email us, we use your contact details to reply.
  • Website analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand which content is most helpful to our readers. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
  • Website operation — server logs help us diagnose technical problems and protect against abuse.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond what’s listed above.

4. Affiliate Links & Disclosure

Some links on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful to Canadian business owners.

  • Affiliate links are used to help sustain this free resource
  • Our editorial opinions are not influenced by affiliate relationships
  • Affiliate commissions do not affect the price you pay
  • We are committed to transparent, honest recommendations in accordance with the Competition Bureau of Canada guidelines

5. Newsletter & CASL Compliance

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) requires that we only send commercial electronic messages to people who have explicitly consented. By subscribing to our newsletter, you provide express consent to receive it.

  • Every newsletter includes a clear, one-click unsubscribe link
  • We honour unsubscribe requests promptly (within 10 business days, as required by CASL)
  • We identify ourselves clearly in every message
  • We do not add people to our list without their explicit consent

6. Third-Party Services

We use a small number of third-party services to operate this website. Each handles data according to their own privacy policy:

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use (including MailerLite, Google Analytics, and GoDaddy) store and process data on servers located in the United States. Under PIPEDA, we are responsible for ensuring that data transferred internationally is protected. By using this website or subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States.

8. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

As a Canadian, you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate information
  • Withdrawal of consent — unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting us directly
  • Complaint — file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@aiforcanadianbusiness.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies in the following ways:

  • Essential cookies — required for WordPress to function (session management)
  • Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to track aggregate usage patterns. No personally identifiable information is stored in these cookies.

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or social media tracking pixels. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; note that this may affect some site functionality.

10. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers — your information is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. When you unsubscribe, your data is deleted from our active list within 30 days.
  • Server logs — typically retained for 30 days by our hosting provider.
  • Email correspondence — retained as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry.
  • Analytics data — aggregated analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months).

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults operating businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us: