Effective Date: 19-January-2026
1. Introduction
Daily Dive (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website (DailyDive.ca) and related digital services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and applicable provincial privacy legislation where relevant.
This policy applies to all users of our website and does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our content.
2. Who We Are
DailyDive.ca is operated by Daily Dive, an independent Canadian digital news organization responsible for all editorial content published on this website.
The Daily Dive mobile application operates using licensed technology and related assets provided by Dodobits LLP, a technology services provider.
Dodobits LLP:
Provides technical infrastructure and software services for the mobile application
Does not control editorial content
Does not make editorial decisions
Does not influence journalistic standards or coverage
All editorial operations, content decisions, and journalistic responsibilities for DailyDive.ca are managed independently by Daily Dive.
3. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information only where necessary to support our services, and where permitted by law. Personal information does not include aggregate or anonymized data.
a. Information You Provide Directly
Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions
Username and email for account support
Information in user comments (name, email, optionally entered text)
b. Automatically Collected Information
Cookies and usage analytics data (pages viewed, interaction metrics)
Device information for security and performance purposes
c. Third-Party Content and Embedded Services
When you view embedded social media posts (e.g., X, YouTube), those third parties may collect data directly as governed by their own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for purposes that are reasonable and compatible with your expectations, including:
Delivering newsletter content
Providing site functionality (e.g., comment moderation)
Improving our services, user experience, and editorial delivery
Communication regarding policy updates and legal obligations
We will not sell or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties except as required by law or to provide services you request.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
Personal information may be disclosed:
To trusted service providers working on our behalf (e.g., email service providers) under confidentiality agreements
In response to legal obligations (e.g., regulatory requests, court orders)
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, provided privacy commitments are maintained
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to support functionality and improve user experience. Cookies may include session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (to save settings).
You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to support the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or protect our legal interests.
Comment data and metadata may remain visible on public pages unless removed at your request.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Children
Daily Dive services are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without consent. Parents or legal guardians may contact us to request deletion of any personal information inadvertently collected.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent for certain uses
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@dailydive.ca.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., embedded videos or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. You should review their privacy policies before interacting with those services.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, best practices, or our operations. We will notify users of significant changes via the website or email where appropriate.
Continued use of our services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or data access requests, please contact:
Email: info@dailydive.ca
Address: Daily Dive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
