Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
1. Introduction
Pass Herald (“Pass Herald,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website at https://passherald.ca (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information only as necessary for the purposes identified in this policy.
2.1 Information Provided Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
Name and contact information (such as email address)
Information submitted through contact forms
Content submissions, advertisements, or announcements
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and duration of visit
Referring website addresses
This information is used in aggregate form and does not typically identify individuals directly.
3. Use of Personal Information
Personal information collected by Pass Herald may be used for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries or correspondence
To provide newsletters or updates, where consent has been given
To process advertising or content submissions
To improve Website functionality and user experience
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Personal information will not be used for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with consent or as required by law.
4. Consent
By using the Website or providing personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Where required, express consent will be obtained. In other cases, consent may be implied through the use of the Website or submission of information.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
Pass Herald does not sell or rent personal information.
We may disclose personal information:
To service providers who assist in operating the Website (e.g., hosting, email services), under confidentiality obligations
Where required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Pass Herald or others
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Enhance user experience
Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
Users may modify their browser settings to decline cookies; however, this may affect Website functionality.
7. Safeguards
Pass Herald employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
8. Retention of Information
Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
9. Access and Correction
Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information and to request corrections where necessary.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites. Pass Herald is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
Pass Herald reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information practices, please contact:
Pass Herald
Box 960, Blairmore, Alberta, Canada T0K 0E0
Email: passherald@shaw.ca