Who We Are
Our website address is: https://punchmedia.ca.

Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public next to your comment.

Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors can download and extract location data from such images.

Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. For example:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
  • Login: Temporary cookies are set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. Once you log in, cookies save your login and screen preferences for up to two weeks if you choose “Remember Me.”
  • Publishing: Editing or publishing an article sets an additional cookie, which expires in one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We may also share data with trusted third parties, such as marketing and analytics providers, to improve our services.

How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups. For registered users, personal information is stored in their profile, and users can see, edit, or delete it anytime.

Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data or request that we erase it. This excludes data retained for legal purposes. Want to make a request? Contact us at info @ punchmedia.ca.

How We Protect Your Data
We use encryption, secure servers, and limited access to protect your personal information from unauthorized use.

Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.