Privacy & Cookie Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Canada Debt Clock ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website canadadebtclock.com.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (screen size, device type)

Analytics Information

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics may collect:

• Session duration and page views
• Bounce rate and user flow
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Technology information (browser, device, network)

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Ensure proper functioning of our website
• Provide security features

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics cookies to:

• Understand website traffic and user behavior
• Improve our content and website performance
• Generate aggregate statistics about site usage

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. These cookies:

• Help show relevant advertisements
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website service
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• To display relevant advertisements
• To detect and prevent technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website analytics (Google Analytics)
• Advertising services (Google AdSense)
• Website hosting and maintenance

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Objection to processing
• Data portability
• Withdrawal of consent

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies
• You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
• Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website
• You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Third-Party Services

Google Services

Our website uses several Google services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics. View Google's Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. View Google's Ads Policy
• Google Fonts: For typography. Fonts are served from Google's servers

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites (Government of Canada, Statistics Canada, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and provide adequate protection for your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your 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.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the following methods:

• Website: canadadebtclock.com
• This is an independent project and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada

Disclaimer

Important: Canada Debt Clock is an independent visualization project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of Canada, Department of Finance Canada, or Statistics Canada. All data displayed is sourced from publicly available government publications and reports.