Privacy Policy

I. General

This Privacy Policy outlines how Turkey Farmers of Canada collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through our website.
Our website is intended for use by residents of Canada and complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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II. Information We Collect

A. Personally Identifiable Information

We only collect personally identifiable information (such as your name, email address, mailing address, or telephone number) when you voluntarily provide it — for example:

• When signing up for our email newsletter,
• When submitting a recipe or form,
• When contacting us directly through our website, or
• When participating in surveys, contests, or promotions.

You can choose not to provide such information, though it may limit your ability to access certain features or receive communications from us.

B. Non-Personally Identifiable Information

We also collect non-identifiable data automatically through cookies, analytics, and other technologies. This includes:

• Browser type, device, and operating system,
• IP address (anonymized where possible),
• Pages visited and time spent on the site,
• Referring website or link.

This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve our content and user experience.

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III. How We Use Your Information

Turkey Farmers of Canada may use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and content,
• Respond to your inquiries or submissions,
• Send newsletters or promotional communications (with your consent),
• Analyze usage trends and measure engagement,
• Prevent spam and ensure website security,
• Comply with legal obligations.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or delivering services, such as analytics partners or email marketing platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.

We do not sell or rent personal information.

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IV. Cookies, Local Storage, and Similar Technologies

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable website functionality (e.g., login sessions),
• Remember user preferences,
• Collect analytics and performance data,
• Support marketing and social media features.

We also use CookieYes to manage cookie consent in accordance with privacy regulations. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the cookie banner.

Local Storage

Our website uses browser localStorage to save your recently viewed recipes. This information is stored only on your device and can be cleared at any time by deleting your browser cache or using the “Clear all recently viewed recipes” feature.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more information, refer to your browser’s Help section.

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V. Third-Party Services and Plugins

Our website integrates several third-party tools and services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

1. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google collects data such as IP address, browser type, and site interactions. The data collected is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy
You can learn more or opt out here: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2. Mailchimp (Email Marketing)

We use Mailchimp to manage our subscriber lists and send email communications. Mailchimp may process your data using standard technologies to help improve email performance.
Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/

3. Algolia (Search Functionality)

Our website’s recipe search uses Algolia, which processes limited technical data (such as search queries, IP address, and browser type) to deliver relevant results.
Algolia’s Privacy Policy: https://www.algolia.com/policies/privacy/

4. WP Recipe Maker

This plugin stores ratings, comments, and recipe submissions locally in our database.

• Cookies may be stored to prevent rating spam.
• IP addresses may be logged upon voting.
  Bootstrapped Ventures (developer of WP Recipe Maker) does not have access to any user data.

5. Akismet Anti-Spam

We use Akismet to filter spam on form submissions. Akismet collects IP address, user agent, and referrer data as part of this process.

6. Embedded Content

Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the source site and may collect data through cookies or other tracking technologies.

7. Advertising and Social Media Pixels

Our website uses marketing pixels from platforms such as Meta, Pinterest, TikTok, and Spotify to measure engagement and improve ad relevance. These pixels may collect anonymized data about your interactions on our site. All such tracking respects your consent preferences as managed through CookieYes.

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VI. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

• Cookies: typically expire within 30 days.
• User accounts and form submissions: retained until deleted by the user or by request.
• Analytics and aggregated data: retained in anonymized form.

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VII. Your Rights

If you have provided personal information, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of your personal data,
• Request correction or deletion of your data,
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications,
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below

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VIII. Security

Turkey Farmers of Canada takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Only authorized personnel and trusted service providers have access to this information, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations.

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X. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (e.g., Algolia, Mailchimp, Google) may process data outside of Canada. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable privacy laws and appropriate safeguards.

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XI. Changes to This Policy

Turkey Farmers of Canada may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

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XII. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Turkey Farmers of Canada
7145 West Credit Avenue
Building 1, Suite 202
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6J7

Phone: 905.812.3140
Fax: 905.812.9326
Email: [email protected]