Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

At Discourse Journal, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or enroll in our courses, we collect personal information including:

  • Full name and email address
  • Billing and payment information
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Educational background and learning preferences
  • Profile information and photographs (if provided)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on our site
  • Course progress and completion data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage your access to courses and educational content
  • To process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions
  • To communicate with you about your account and courses
  • To send educational resources, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • To improve our services and develop new features
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, and analyzing data. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Discourse Journal, our users, or others.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Restricted access to personal information
  • Secure payment processing through certified providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Correction

You may request access to your personal information and ask us to correct any inaccuracies. You can update most information through your account settings.

5.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. To request deletion, contact us at [email protected].

5.3 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by updating your communication preferences in your account settings.

5.4 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Discourse Journal
830 W 64th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6P 2L4
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 604-630-8463