1. Introduction
Bear Market News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our website bearmarketnews.net (the “Site”). This policy is designed to comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as applicable provincial privacy legislation.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
- Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Pitch a story or send a news tip (name, email, phone, content of your communication)
- Comment on articles (name, email, comment content)
- Apply for a position (resume, cover letter, contact information)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, date and time of visit
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy
- Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics collected through Google Analytics and similar services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain and improve the Site
- To send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- To analyse usage patterns and improve our content and user experience
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues and security incidents
- To comply with legal obligations
- To personalise your experience on the Site
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them and how you can manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery (Mailchimp), website hosting, analytics (Google Analytics) and security monitoring. These providers have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order or governmental regulation, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
- Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: retained for 24 months after resolution
- Server logs: retained for 12 months
- Analytics data: retained indefinitely in aggregated, anonymised form
7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to our collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
- Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we have violated PIPEDA
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside of Canada, including in the United States. We take steps to ensure that any international transfer of personal information is subject to appropriate safeguards, including contractual clauses that provide a comparable level of protection as required under Canadian law.
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, regular security assessments and staff training. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page and, for material changes, provide a prominent notice on the Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact our Privacy Officer:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Bear Market News, ATTN: Privacy Officer, 250 Yonge Street, Suite 2200, Toronto, ON M5B 2L7, Canada
Last Updated: September 2026