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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – DominionHq

Welcome to DominionHQ (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, mobile application, social platforms, newsletters, events, or any other services (collectively, the “Services”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

DominionHQ is a media company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, focused on producing, distributing, and curating content that informs, inspires, and empowers our audience across digital platforms.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly:
– Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, username, password, and payment details (if applicable).
– Content Submissions: Comments, feedback, testimonials, responses to surveys or contests.
– Communication Data: Emails, messages, or other communications with us.

b. Information We Collect Automatically:
– Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referral source, pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
– Cookies & Tracking Technologies.

c. Information from Third Parties:
– Social media platforms when you engage with our content.
– Third-party analytics and advertising providers.
– Business partners and affiliates, only as authorized by you.

3. How We Use Your Information

– Provide, operate, and maintain our Services;
– Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials;
– Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content;
– Respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests;
– Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities;
– Improve our Services and develop new features;
– Enforce our Terms of Use and protect against fraud or misuse;
– Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU/EEA Users)

– Your consent;
– Performance of a contract;
– Legal obligations;
– Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, marketing, fraud prevention).

5. Sharing Your Information

– Service Providers;
– Affiliates and Business Partners;
– Legal and Regulatory Authorities;
– Successors.

6. How We Protect Your Information

– SSL encryption;
– Firewalls and access controls;
– Regular audits and monitoring;
– Secure servers and restricted access.

7. Your Rights and Choices

– Access, Correction, Deletion, Objection/Restriction, Portability, Withdraw Consent, Opt-Out of Marketing.
To exercise these rights, email: privacy@dominionhq.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

– Understand user behavior and improve performance;
– Enable core functionality;
– Serve relevant advertisements;
– Analyze traffic via tools like Google Analytics.

9. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

10. Data Retention

– Fulfill purposes;
– Comply with legal requirements;
– Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

11. International Transfers

Data may be processed in countries including the U.S. and Canada with safeguards.

12. Children’s Privacy

Not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU).

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

DominionHQ Privacy Office
Email: privacy@dominionhq.com
Mailing Address: DominionHQ, [Insert Suite or Office Number], Toronto, Ontario, Canada

*By using DominionHQ’s Services, you acknowledge you’ve read and understood this Privacy Policy.*

15. Detailed Data Collection Practices

We may collect additional categories of personal data depending on how you interact with our Services. This includes but is not limited to user-generated content such as uploaded media files, interactions through embedded social media tools, and information voluntarily provided in response to feedback forms or research surveys. We may also use session replay tools to understand user engagement and site behavior.

16. Analytics and Advertising Technologies

DominionHQ uses third-party analytics providers like Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and others to collect information about how our Services are used. These tools use cookies, pixels, and other tracking mechanisms to gather anonymized data about site usage, performance, and demographic trends. This data is used for internal research, audience insights, and advertising optimization. You can opt out of certain analytics by visiting services like https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

17. Email Communications and Preferences

When you provide us with your email address, you agree to receive communications regarding your account, updates, news, marketing promotions, or important policy changes. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link in any marketing email. Please note that you may still receive essential service emails even if you opt out of marketing emails.

18. Data Subject Rights Under Canadian Law

As a Canadian-based company, DominionHQ adheres to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Under PIPEDA, Canadian users have the right to:
– Know why your information is being collected.
– Access your personal data held by us.
– Challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information.
– Withdraw consent where appropriate.
To make a data access or correction request under Canadian law, email privacy@dominionhq.com with the subject line ‘PIPEDA Request’.

19. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, DominionHQ will take all reasonable steps to investigate and mitigate the breach. Where required by law, we will notify you promptly and may also notify regulatory authorities, depending on the jurisdiction. Notifications will include a description of the breach, affected data, and recommended actions to protect yourself.

20. Consent Management Tools

We utilize consent management tools, including cookie banners and preference centers, to help you manage your privacy settings. These tools allow you to grant or withdraw consent for different types of data processing activities, including analytics, marketing, and personalization. You may revisit your preferences at any time by adjusting the cookie settings on our website.