Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
1. Introduction
The Yukon Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values 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 [www.theyukonmagazine.com] (the “Site”), subscribe to our magazine, newsletter, or interact with us in any other way.
We operate from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, and this policy follows the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable territorial laws.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and improve your experience.
a) Information You Provide Directly
You may provide personal information such as:
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Name, mailing address, and email address (for subscriptions or contact forms)
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Payment information (when purchasing subscriptions or merchandise)
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User-generated content (e.g., messages, photos, or feedback submitted to us)
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools, including:
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IP address and browser type
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Date, time, and duration of visits
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Pages viewed and referring websites
This data helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve its functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected for purposes such as:
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Fulfilling subscriptions, orders, or service requests
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Responding to inquiries and customer support requests
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Sending newsletters or marketing communications (if you opt in)
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Improving our website and reader experience
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Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.
4. Consent
By submitting personal information through our Site, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To do so, contact us using the details below.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal information only in the following cases:
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With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email newsletter platforms) who assist in operating our business, under confidentiality agreements
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When required by law or to comply with legal processes
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To protect our rights, property, or the safety of others
All service providers who handle personal data on our behalf must comply with Canadian privacy standards.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
7. Security of Information
We take reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our Site may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance your browsing experience and understand user behaviour.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of certain features on the Site.
9. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic updates and offers from The Yukon Magazine.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
10. Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us.
To make such a request, please contact us at:
Email: support@theyukonmagazine.com
Mail: The Yukon Magazine
c/o Nordwind Inc.
P.O. Box 30260, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5M2, Canada
We will respond to all privacy-related requests within a reasonable timeframe.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for general audiences and not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
Continued use of our Site following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
The Yukon Magazine
Email: support@theyukonmagazine.com
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada