Last updated: August 7, 2026
Overview
NorthMarkets (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit https://northmarkets.ca, how we use it, and the choices you have. If anything is unclear, contact us at info@northmarkets.ca.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected
When you visit NorthMarkets, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools automatically collect standard technical information, including:
- IP address and general location (typically country or region)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website (the page you came from)
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Approximate device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is used in aggregate to understand how the site is used and to improve the content and structure. It is not used to personally identify individual visitors.
Information You Provide
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we receive the information you provide (name, email address, message content). We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any marketing list unless you explicitly opt in.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
NorthMarkets uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (such as remembering preferences).
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics or similar services to understand aggregate site usage. These cookies do not personally identify you.
- Advertising cookies: If we display ads (via Google AdSense or similar), those services may set cookies to serve relevant advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising via the Google Ads Settings page.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an affiliate link (for example, to Amazon), the destination site may set a cookie to attribute your purchase to us for commission purposes. We do not receive personally identifiable information from these transactions — only aggregate commission reports.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site functionality may be affected.
Third-Party Services We Use
NorthMarkets uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics — aggregate site usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Search Console — search performance data (no visitor-level data)
- Google AdSense (where enabled) — displays ads based on general site content and viewer interests. How Google uses information
- Amazon Associates Program — attribution of affiliate link clicks. Amazon Privacy Notice
- Hostinger — our web hosting provider. Standard server logs are retained per their policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the site
- To respond to your inquiries when you contact us
- To measure aggregate site performance
- To display relevant advertising (where AdSense or similar services are enabled)
- To comply with legal obligations
Information We Do Not Do
- We do not sell your personal information
- We do not send unsolicited marketing emails
- We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
- We do not maintain a mailing list you did not opt into
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information under laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), or Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). These may include:
- The right to know what personal information we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of certain data processing
- The right to file a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@northmarkets.ca. We will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
NorthMarkets is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data Retention
Email correspondence is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry and for record-keeping purposes (typically 2 years). Aggregate analytics data is retained per Google’s default settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Privacy questions or requests: info@northmarkets.ca
Auburn AI (NorthMarkets Editorial)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada