​Last updated: 28 January 2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how Writing for All (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or use www.writingforall.ca (the “Site”) or purchase our editing and coaching services and writing workshops.

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We operate primarily in Canada and comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

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By using the Site or our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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a. Personal Information You Provide

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When you sign up for a workshop, purchase services, or contact us, we may collect the following personal information:

- Full name

- Mailing address

- Email address

- Phone number

- Payment-related information (processed by third-party payment providers)

- Any additional information you choose to provide in communications or forms provided to us through the Site or in relation to any services we provide. 

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b. Payment Information

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We do not store or directly process your credit card information. We require payment processors to use appropriate safeguards and to process personal information only for payment-related purposes.​

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c. Automatically Collected Information

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When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

- IP address

- Browser type and device information

- Pages visited and time spent on the Site

- Referring URLs

- Cookies and similar tracking technologies

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use your personal information for the following purposes:

- To process registrations, payments, and invoices

- To communicate with you about classes, services, updates, or customer support

- To maintain business records and accounting

- To improve our Site, services, and user experience

- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies and similar technologies to:

- Remember user preferences

- Understand how users interact with the Site

- Improve performance and functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

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4. Sharing Your Information

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We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate our business, including to:

- Wix Payments (for credit card transactions)

- Accounting and invoicing providers, including QuickBooks

- Website hosting (GoDaddy) and IT service providers

- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

These third parties are permitted to use your personal information only to perform services on our behalf and are required to safeguard it. Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside Canada (for example, in the United States). When personal information is processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. We take reasonable steps to use reputable third party service providers.

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5. Data Retention

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We retain personal information only 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.

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6. Data Security

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We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

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7. Your Privacy Rights (Canada)

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Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you

- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

- Withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions

- Ask questions about our privacy practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hannah@writingforall.ca

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8. Children’s Privacy

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The Site is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, without verification of parental consent, we may take steps to remove that information from our servers. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data, their parent or guardian may contact us to have it removed.

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9. Third-Party Links

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The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, accuracy, or content of those third parties and the use of any third party website is at your own risk.  We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party site before providing personal information or relying on its content.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

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11. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email: hannah@writingforall.ca