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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 1, 2026

1. Introduction

The GTA Slice Guide ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website gtasliceguide.ca (the "Site").

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or correspond with us via email, we may collect your name, email address, publication or outlet name, and the contents of your message.

Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter and deal alerts (only with your explicit consent)
  • To respond to your press inquiries and correspondence
  • To improve and optimize our Site and editorial content
  • To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Consent

In accordance with PIPEDA, we obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information. By subscribing to our newsletter, you provide express consent to receive email communications from us. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us at editors@gtasliceguide.ca.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and sending emails (e.g., email marketing platforms), subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the Site.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

8. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information
  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editors@gtasliceguide.ca. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The GTA Slice Guide
Email: editors@gtasliceguide.ca
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca if you have concerns about our handling of your personal information.