Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Jornal Brasil Vancouver (“we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website www.brasilvancouver.com (the “Service” or “Site”).

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of it.
  • Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device to store browsing details and preferences.
  • Country: Refers to British Columbia, Canada.
  • Device: Any device capable of accessing the Service (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.).
  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service: Jornal Brasil Vancouver website accessible at https://brasilvancouver.com.
  • Service Provider: Third-party companies or individuals engaged to provide services on our behalf (e.g., analytics, marketing, hosting).
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically from use of the Service (e.g., IP address, browser type).
  • You: The individual, or the company/legal entity on behalf of which the individual uses the Service.

2. Types of Data We Collect

Personal Data

When using the Service, we may collect:

  • Name and email address (e.g., for newsletters, notifications, or user accounts).
  • Login and profile information if you create an account.
  • Comments data (content of comments, IP address, browser agent string).
  • Uploaded media (avoid embedding EXIF location data in images).

Usage Data

Collected automatically, which may include:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent, and diagnostic data.
  • Mobile device information (unique IDs, operating system, browser type).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tags, scripts, and web beacons for:

  • Necessary/Essential Cookies: To operate the Service and secure user accounts.
  • Functionality Cookies: To remember preferences like login or display settings.
  • Analytics & Performance: Through Google Analytics.
  • Advertising & Affiliate Tracking: Through Google Ads and partner networks.
  • Email Engagement: Via MailChimp, Kit.com, and other platforms.

You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work.

Embedded Content

Articles on our Site may include embedded content (videos, articles, images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use your data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • Manage your account and preferences.
  • Contact you with updates, security alerts, or customer support.
  • Send newsletters, promotions, and offers (only if you opt in).
  • Monitor site traffic and detect/prevent spam and abuse (via reCAPTCHA).
  • Show you targeted ads via Google Ads and affiliate partners.
  • Conduct analytics, market research, and performance monitoring.
  • Comply with legal requirements.
  • Facilitate business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions).

4. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Google (Analytics, Ads, Places, reCAPTCHA), MailChimp, Kit.com, hosting providers, spam detection services.
  • Affiliates and Business Partners: To deliver promotions or manage partnerships.
  • Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Other Users: If you share information publicly (e.g., comments, profiles).
  • With Your Consent: In cases where you agree to additional sharing.

We do not sell personal data.

5. Retention of Data

  • Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for spam detection and moderation.
  • User account data is stored as long as the account is active (you can edit or delete it at any time, except usernames).
  • Subscription and marketing data is kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Usage Data is retained for internal analysis and security purposes for a limited period.
  • Some data may be retained as required by law.

6. Transfer of Data

Your information may be processed outside your jurisdiction, including in the U.S. or Canada. We take steps to ensure data is transferred with adequate protections in place.

7. Your Rights

GDPR (EU/EEA, UK)

  • Access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • File a complaint with your Data Protection Authority.

PIPEDA (Canada)

  • Right to access and correct your information.
  • Right to withdraw consent.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

  • Right to know what data we collect and how it is used.
  • Right to request deletion.
  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of data.
  • Right to equal service regardless of privacy choices.

CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act)

  • You can visit our Site anonymously.
  • We honor “Do Not Track” signals.
  • This Privacy Policy link is accessible from our homepage.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Jornal Brasil Vancouver respects your privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

We do not sell your personal information for money. However, we may share certain information (such as online identifiers, browsing activity, or cookie data) with our advertising, analytics, and affiliate marketing partners in a way that could be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under California law.

You have the right to opt out of such data sharing.

Your Rights

As a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
  • Request to know what categories of data we collect and how we use it.
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Receive equal service regardless of whether you exercise your privacy rights.

How to Opt Out

You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information at any time by:

  1. Clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our website footer.
  2. Submitting an online request form here: Jornal Brasil Vancouver Contact Page.
  3. Adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser or through our cookie banner, where available.

We will process your request within the timeframe required by California law.

Authorized Agents

You may authorize someone else to submit an opt-out request on your behalf. We may require verification of the request and proof of your authorization.

8. Managing and Deleting Your Data

You may request:

  • A copy of your personal data.
  • Deletion of your data (except where we must retain it for legal/security reasons).
  • Updates to your personal data by logging into your account (if applicable).

Submit requests via our contact form.

9. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

  • We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (U.S.) or under 16 (EU/EEA).
  • If we discover data collected without parental consent, we will delete it.
  • Parents may contact us if they believe a child has provided data.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services which may access your data:

  • Google Analytics, Ads, Places, and reCAPTCHA (Privacy Policy)
  • MailChimp & Kit.com (email marketing services)
  • Affiliate Marketing Networks (to track referrals)

Please review their privacy policies for more details.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. If material changes occur, we may notify you by email or a prominent notice on the Site.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, you can contact us at: http://brasilvancouver.com/contato/