Privacy Policy

Who We Are

The Ford Files is an independent editorial and public accountability project published at dougfordclownshow.ca. We are not affiliated with any political party, government body, or news organization.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information:

• Newsletter subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you updates about new content on the site.
• Tips and submissions: If you submit a tip or contact us, we collect the information you provide. We do not share tip submissions with third parties.
• Analytics: We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use the site. We do not use cookies for tracking, and we do not sell or share analytics data with third parties.

How We Use Your Information

• To send newsletter updates (if subscribed)
• To respond to tips and submissions
• To understand site usage and improve content

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at thefordfiles@proton.me.

Newsletter Unsubscribe

Every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link. You can also contact us directly to be removed from our mailing list.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure data storage.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact thefordfiles@proton.me.