A legal disclaimer
 

Privacy Policy for 10Yonge.com

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Effective Date: January 01, 2025
 

1. Introduction

10Yonge.com ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable laws of Ontario, Canada.

By accessing or using our website or community forum (collectively, the “Services”), you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a) Account and Contact Information

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address (if provided)

• Phone number

• Username and password

b) Community Forum Content

• Posts, comments, messages

• Uploaded files or media

• Activity history within the forum

c) Usage Data

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Date/time of visits

• Referring/exit pages

d) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Session and persistent cookies

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Browser local storage

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the website and community forum

• Communicate with users (e.g., updates, replies, notifications)

• Moderate content and enforce community rules

• Improve our website, security, and user experience

• Respond to user inquiries and support requests

• Comply with legal obligations

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information under the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily provide information

• Contractual necessity – to manage your account and provide Services

• Legitimate interests – to maintain security and improve Services

• Legal compliance – when required by law or legal process

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5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform hosting, analytics, and support functions under contractual confidentiality

• To law enforcement or legal authorities if required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or legal process

• In case of a merger, sale, or asset transfer, your data may be transferred with notice

 

6. User-Generated Content

Any content you post on the community forum is publicly viewable and may be indexed by search engines. Do not post personal or sensitive information you would not want made public.

We reserve the right to remove content that violates our Terms of Use or community guidelines.

 

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Forum content may remain available unless deleted by you or as part of routine data hygiene.

 

8. Security

We implement appropriate physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

 

9. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and Ontario law, you have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal information

• Withdraw your consent (subject to legal or contractual obligations)

• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

 

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧info@10Yonge.com
 

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

 

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and forum are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

 

12. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be stored in or transferred to Canada and be subject to Canadian laws.

 

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting a notice on our website or through direct communication where appropriate.

 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact:

Privacy Officer
10Yonge.com
📧 info@10Yonge.com