Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 11, 2025

ThePurposefulHuman.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our mental-health and grief-support blog based in Calgary, Alberta. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with Canadian federal and Alberta provincial privacy laws.

1. Applicable Privacy Laws

We adhere to:

  • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
  • Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
  • Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) for all electronic marketing communications.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, and optional details when you subscribe, register for courses, or contact us.
  • Content you share via comments, feedback forms, or other interactive features.
  • Sensitive personal information, including any mental-health or grief-related details you choose to submit.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: pages visited, session duration, clickstream, referral pages.
  • Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, language settings.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: small data files used to remember preferences and enhance your experience.

3. Purpose & Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for these purposes:

  • To provide and personalize our content, products, and services (Legitimate Interest).
  • To send newsletters, course updates, and promotional materials (Consent).
  • To analyze site performance, improve user experience, and conduct research (Legitimate Interest).
  • To respond to your inquiries and enforce our Terms of Service (Contractual/Necessary).

4. Consent & CASL Compliance

  • We obtain express consent before sending marketing or promotional emails.
  • You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting thepurposefulhuman.com@gmail.com
  • All commercial electronic messages comply with CASL requirements.

5. Sensitive Personal Information

Because we address mental-health and grief topics, any personal details you submit are deemed sensitive under PIPEDA. We implement additional safeguards—strong encryption, strict access controls, and data minimization—collecting only what’s necessary to serve you.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to:

  • Remember your preferences (language, font size).
  • Measure site usage and campaign effectiveness.
  • Serve personalized ads on our site and third-party platforms.
    You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

7. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

7.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted vendors for email delivery, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), hosting, and payment processing—always under contractual confidentiality obligations.

7.2 Advertising & Analytics Partners

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with advertising networks (e.g., Facebook Pixel) to deliver targeted ads.

7.3 Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external mental-health resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their own policies.

7.4 Legal Compliance

We may disclose personal information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with legal proceedings.

8. Cross-Border Transfers

Some service providers and data backups may reside outside Canada (e.g., U.S.-based analytics). We ensure adequate protections (standard contractual clauses, encryption) to safeguard your data consistent with PIPEDA requirements.

9. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Course registrations and account data: Retained for the duration of your engagement plus 2 years.
  • Analytics logs: Purged after 24 months.
  • Legal or compliance data: Retained as required by applicable laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will promptly delete it and, where appropriate, notify the parent or guardian.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Under PIPEDA and PIPA, you may:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion or withdrawal of consent.
  • Request data portability in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at thepurposefulhuman@support. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards, including:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption in transit.
  • Data encryption at rest.
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection.
  • Access controls and regular staff privacy training.
    While we strive to protect your data, no system is fully secure.

13. Health Content Disclaimer

All content on ThePurposefulHuman.com is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical, mental-health, or legal advice. Always consult qualified professionals for personal guidance.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Please review this page regularly.

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please email:
[email protected]

Thank you for trusting The Purposeful Human. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and providing a secure, transparent experience.