Privacy Policy (Updated 2025)
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 29, 2025
At Empowered Entrepreneur (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy matters. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have about your data when using our website https://empoweredentrepreneur.ca
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://empoweredentrepreneur.ca
We provide resources, content, and services designed to support entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: name, email address, and any details you voluntarily provide (e.g., via forms, comments, or subscriptions).
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device data, and cookies to improve user experience and detect spam.
User-Generated Content: comments, uploads, or other contributions you submit to the website.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture (if available) may be publicly visible with your comment.
4. Media
If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Examples include:
Comments: Saving your name, email, and website for convenience (expires after 1 year).
Login & Account Access: Temporary cookies to verify browser compatibility and remember login details (2 days–2 weeks depending on settings).
Preferences: Display and session preferences saved for up to 1 year.
Content Management: Cookies that identify articles you edit or publish (expires after 1 day).
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the site may not work as intended.
6. Embedded Content
Articles and pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions. Please review their privacy policies for details.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments: Retained indefinitely, along with metadata, for moderation and context.
User Accounts: Personal data provided in profiles is stored until you update or delete it. Website administrators can also manage this information.
9. Your Rights
Depending on where you live (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California), you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Request an exported file of your personal information.
Withdraw consent to data use (except where required by law).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@empoweredentrepreneur.ca
10. Security of Your Data
We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments are screened through automated spam detection tools.
Data may be stored on servers outside your country, but always in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
📧 privacy @empoweredentrepreneur.ca
🌐 https://empoweredentrepreneur.ca
Thank you for trusting us with your information. Be empowered.