Privacy Policy
Life in Peterborough & The Kawarthas
Effective Date: October 25, 2026
Last Updated: October 25, 2026
1. About This Privacy Policy
Life in Peterborough & The Kawarthas is an independently operated digital lifestyle publication based in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
We respect the privacy of our readers, subscribers, contributors, directory participants, event organizers, open house submitters, advertisers and community partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect personal information through our website, www.lifeinpeterboroughandthekawarthas.ca, and related digital services.
The publication operates as a sole proprietorship under the name Life in Peterborough & The Kawarthas.
Our commercial activities are subject to applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable. Certain information handled solely for journalistic purposes may be subject to different legal considerations.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to operate our publication, communicate with our audience, maintain our business directory and calendar, review open house submissions and administer advertising relationships.
Newsletter subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
First name
Last name
Email address
We may also maintain subscription preferences, consent records and information relating to the delivery and engagement of our newsletters.
Business directory submissions
Businesses submitting information for inclusion in our directory may provide:
Business name, address and contact details
Names and contact information of business representatives
Business descriptions, services and operating information
Website and social media links
Photographs, logos and other supporting materials
Additional information relevant to the proposed listing
Event and open house submissions
People submitting events or open houses for calendar consideration may provide:
Event names, descriptions, dates, times, venue details and public location information
Open house property addresses, listing details and links to property listings
Organizer, business, brokerage or representative details
Public contact details, websites, ticket links and social media links
Photographs, logos and other supporting materials
The submitter's name and private administrative contact details
Correspondence concerning verification, factual review, changes or cancellations
Please provide only information needed to evaluate, administer or publish the submission. Do not include access codes, confidential seller or occupant information, or other private information intended to remain outside the public listing.
Advertising inquiries and submissions
Businesses interested in advertising or sponsorship opportunities may provide more detailed information, including contact details, campaign requirements, creative materials, photographs, logos and other information necessary to evaluate and administer advertising arrangements.
General correspondence
When you contact us, we may collect your name, email address and any other information you choose to provide.
Website usage information
Our website may collect technical and usage information, including IP addresses, device and browser information, pages visited, referral sources and website interactions through Squarespace Analytics and, if implemented, Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use collected information to:
Operate and improve our website and publication.
Deliver requested newsletters and publication updates.
Respond to inquiries and correspondence.
Review, verify and administer directory, event and open house submissions.
Develop, edit and publish directory profiles, calendar listings, open house descriptions and editorial content.
Use approved public submission details and materials in related website, social media and newsletter coverage, in accordance with the permissions provided.
Contact submitters to confirm details, request materials, obtain factual corrections and administer changes or cancellations.
Evaluate and manage advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
Understand website readership and performance.
Provide advertisers with aggregate campaign performance information.
Maintain business records and meet legal obligations.
Protect the security and integrity of our website and services.
We do not use personal information for unrelated purposes without appropriate notice or consent where required.
4. Directory, Calendar and Open House Submissions
Businesses, organizations and authorized representatives may submit directory listings, events and open houses for consideration.
All submissions are subject to review and editorial approval. Published descriptions are written or edited in the publication's own editorial voice. Submitted information may be verified, summarized or rewritten before publication. Images and supporting materials may be selected or adapted for the relevant format within the permissions provided.
Submission does not guarantee acceptance, publication timing, placement or inclusion of specific wording or materials. Advertising and other paid placements are governed by the applicable advertising or submission terms.
Public information may include business or organizer details, event and property addresses, dates and times, public contact details, descriptions, images and relevant links. Details and materials approved for publication may also appear in related social media posts and newsletters, in accordance with the submission permissions. Open house promotion may appear in a collective roundup rather than an individual social post.
Contact details supplied only for private submission administration are not automatically published. We use them to communicate about the submission, verify information and administer the listing or advertising arrangement. A property or venue address supplied for publication is treated as public listing information; unrelated private contact or residential details are not automatically included.
Submitters are responsible for having authority to provide the information and the necessary rights and permissions for supplied photographs, logos, personal information and other materials to be used for the stated purposes. Publication permissions are addressed in the relevant submission form or agreement; this Privacy Policy does not replace those permissions.
Submitters may contact us about corrections, cancellations or requests to remove information. We will review requests in light of applicable law, publication status and the relevant submission terms. We may not be able to retrieve copies already distributed by email or independently copied or shared by others.
5. Newsletters and Email Communications
Our newsletters are initially managed through Squarespace Email Campaigns.
When you subscribe, we use your name and email address to deliver the communications you have requested.
These may include editorial features, local stories, publication updates, community information and promotional content consistent with your subscription consent.
We comply with applicable requirements of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
Commercial electronic messages will include required sender identification, a valid mailing address, additional contact information and an unsubscribe mechanism. Consent requests will include the information required by CASL.
You may withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting lifeinpeterboroughkawarthas@gmail.com
Submitting a directory listing, event, open house, advertising inquiry or general contact form does not automatically enrol you in our newsletter. Newsletter subscription is a separate, optional choice. We may still contact you as needed to respond to or administer your submission or inquiry, subject to applicable law.
We maintain records of newsletter consent and withdrawal. Unsubscribe requests are processed without delay and no later than 10 business days after receipt. We may retain limited suppression records to ensure that an unsubscribed address is not added back to marketing lists inadvertently.
If we change email service providers, subscriber information may be transferred to a replacement provider under appropriate privacy and security safeguards and subject to applicable law.
6. Website Hosting, Forms and Information Storage
Our website is hosted and managed through Squarespace.
Information submitted through website forms is collected and maintained using Squarespace services.
We may also download and retain copies of submitted information, including directory applications, event and open house submissions, advertising inquiries, correspondence, consent records and supporting materials, for internal business administration and recordkeeping.
These records may be maintained in secured electronic files accessible to authorized individuals involved in operating the publication.
We take reasonable steps to limit access, protect information against unauthorized use and retain records only for appropriate business and legal purposes.
Squarespace's own handling of information is described in its privacy documentation at www.squarespace.com/privacy.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses or may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics and performance measurement.
Squarespace Analytics provides information about website traffic and visitor engagement.
We may also implement Google Analytics to better understand how visitors discover and use our publication.
Depending on the technologies enabled, collected information may include browser and device information, IP-related data, page views, referral sources, interactions and other usage measurements.
We use this information to improve the reader experience, understand content performance and assess the effectiveness of our publication.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain appropriate consent for non-essential cookies and tracking technologies.
Visitors may also manage cookies through available website controls and browser settings.
8. Advertising and Aggregate Reporting
Life in Peterborough & The Kawarthas may offer advertising, sponsorships and other commercial opportunities to businesses and organizations.
We may use website analytics and campaign performance information to evaluate advertising effectiveness.
Advertisers receive aggregate reporting, such as impressions, page views, clicks or other summarized engagement measures where available.
We do not provide advertisers with individual subscriber identities, private contact records or personally identifiable reader activity as part of advertising reporting.
We do not sell our newsletter subscriber lists or private contact databases.
9. Editorial Content and Community Contributions
As a digital publication, we may collect information through interviews, photographs, editorial submissions, story suggestions and community correspondence.
Information gathered for editorial purposes may be used in researching, preparing, verifying and publishing content.
We consider applicable legal requirements, permissions, editorial standards and the public interest when handling information intended for publication.
Requests concerning published editorial information, corrections or removal will be reviewed individually, taking account of relevant legal rights and editorial considerations.
10. Third-Party Service Providers
We use third-party services to operate and support the publication.
These currently include Squarespace for website hosting, form collection, email services and website analytics.
We may also use Google Analytics and other service providers as our publication develops.
Service providers may process information on our behalf for hosting, analytics, communications, security or business administration.
We take reasonable steps to assess service providers and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
We may disclose information where required or permitted by law.
11. Information Processed Outside Canada
Some technology and service providers may store or process personal information outside Canada.
Information processed in other jurisdictions may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, including lawful access requests from government authorities.
We remain responsible for personal information under our control and take reasonable steps to protect information handled by third-party service providers.
12. Information Security and Retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information collected.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, legitimate business administration and applicable legal obligations.
When information is no longer required, we take appropriate steps to securely delete, destroy or anonymize it.
Published editorial content, public directory listings, event coverage and open house content may be retained as part of the publication's archive, subject to applicable law. Past listings may be retained for reference and should not be understood as confirmation of current availability or details.
Retention and deletion practices apply to records maintained in Squarespace and downloaded working copies. Backup copies may remain until they are overwritten or deleted through normal backup cycles, with access restricted and subject to applicable legal requirements.
No electronic storage or transmission method is entirely risk-free.
If a privacy breach occurs, we will assess the incident and take appropriate action, including required notifications and recordkeeping.
13. Access, Correction and Withdrawal of Consent
You may contact us to request access to personal information we hold about you, ask for corrections or withdraw consent to certain uses of your information, subject to applicable legal restrictions.
Requests for deletion will be considered in accordance with applicable law and legitimate retention requirements.
We may request reasonable verification of identity before responding to requests involving personal information.
To make a privacy request, contact lifeinpeterboroughkawarthas@gmail.com
You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca if you have concerns about our privacy practices.
14. External Links and Embedded Content
Our website may contain links to independent businesses, advertisers, social media platforms and other third-party websites.
We may also feature embedded videos, maps or other external content.
Third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies and technical practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites.
15. Children's Privacy
Our publication is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect children's personal information in circumstances requiring parental or guardian consent without obtaining the consent required by applicable law.
16. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, services, technologies, business operations or applicable legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective or last-updated date.
Where required, we will provide additional notice or seek consent before materially changing how personal information is used or disclosed.
17. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, questions, corrections or requests concerning personal information, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Life in Peterborough & The Kawarthas
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Email: lifeinpeterboroughkawarthas@gmail.com
Website: www.lifeinpeterboroughandthekawarthas.ca
We will review privacy inquiries and respond in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy requirements.