Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Ottawa Times ("we," "us," or "our") operates https://otttimes.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to our Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring URLs, device and browser type, and IP address. This is collected automatically through analytics tools.
  • Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a form on the Site.
  • Communications — if you contact us by email, we retain that correspondence.

We do not require you to create an account to read our content.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Understand how our Site is used and improve the reader experience
  • Send newsletters and editorial updates to subscribers (you may unsubscribe at any time)
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Serve relevant advertising (see Advertising & Third Parties below)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be used for:

  • Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand site traffic
  • Advertising (e.g. Google AdSense) to display relevant ads
  • Remembering your preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on the Site.

Advertising & Third Parties

We display advertising on the Site, which may be served by third-party ad networks including Google AdSense. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your interests and prior visits to our Site and other websites.

We may also embed content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube or social media). These platforms have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services that may be relevant to you.

Data Retention

We retain analytics data in aggregate, anonymized form indefinitely. Email addresses collected for newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond and follow up.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request that we correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law
  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

info@otttimes.ca