Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Introduction
Off The Rails (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website offtherails.ca (the “Site”).
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Leave comments on our blog posts
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Links clicked
- Date and time of visits
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our Site may not function properly without cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining our Site
- Sending you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Site and content
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues
- Complying with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use various third-party services that may collect information about you:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site. We use this information to improve our Site and content.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate, we include affiliate links on our Site. When you click these links and make purchases, Amazon may collect information about you in accordance with their privacy policy.
Email Service Providers
We use third-party email service providers to manage our newsletter subscriptions. When you subscribe, your email address is shared with our email service provider to deliver newsletters and marketing communications.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Websites
Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party websites, primarily Amazon.com. When you click on these links and make purchases, you will be subject to the privacy policies of those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site 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 to have it removed.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion of your personal information.
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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@offtherails.ca
- Contact Form: Contact Page