Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RAW in FOCUS (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate an editorial website.

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

This may include:

  • Your name and email address (e.g., when contacting us or subscribing to a newsletter)

  • Information submitted through contributor inquiries or submissions

  • Any information you choose to include in communications with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, limited technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

This information is used in aggregate to understand site performance and improve the editorial experience. It is not used to personally identify individual visitors.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information solely for editorial and operational purposes, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries and correspondence

  • Review and manage contributor submissions

  • Send editorial updates or newsletters (where you have opted in)

  • Maintain and improve the Site’s functionality and content

RAW in FOCUS does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and understand how visitors interact with content.

These tools are used only for general analytics and performance monitoring. We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling, or behavioural targeting.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g., website hosting or email services), and only to the extent necessary

  • Where required by law or legal process

Any service providers used are expected to handle personal information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Information that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Withdraw consent for future communications (such as newsletters) at any time

Requests may be made by contacting us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Websites

The Site may include links to third-party websites for reference or context. RAW in FOCUS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us here.