APMN.ca — Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Your privacy matters. APMN.ca collects only what we need to run the site, send updates, and keep things secure. We don’t sell data, we don’t rent lists, and we don’t participate in ad‑tech surveillance. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how Squarespace and Substack fit into the picture

1. What We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of information required to operate APMN.ca and our Substack newsletter.

Information you give us

  • Your email address if you subscribe

  • Your name (optional)

  • Any message you send through our contact form

Information collected automatically

  • Basic analytics (page views, time on site, referrer)

  • Device and browser information

  • IP address (for security and spam prevention)

  • Standard Squarespace performance logs

This data is used in aggregate — not to identify you personally.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate APMN.ca

  • Send newsletters and updates you’ve opted into

  • Improve site performance and security

  • Respond to messages you send us

  • Prevent spam, abuse, and malicious activity

We do not use your data for targeted advertising or behavioural profiling.

3. Substack (Email + Newsletter Platform)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored and processed by Substack and Squarespace, which handles:

  • Email delivery

  • Subscription management

  • Unsubscribe controls

  • Reader analytics (open rates, click‑throughs, etc.)

Substack stores your data under its own privacy policy and security practices.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the email footer or by contacting us.

APMN does not share or sell subscriber lists.

4. Squarespace (Website Hosting Platform)

APMN.ca is hosted on Squarespace, which automatically collects:

  • Essential cookies

  • Performance metrics

  • Security logs

  • Basic analytics

Squarespace may process this data to keep the site functional and secure.
They do not use it to build advertising profiles for APMN visitors.

5. Third‑Party Services

If we embed content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts), those platforms may set their own cookies or collect data in accordance with their policies.
We don’t control their tracking, but we only embed reputable services.

6. Data Sharing

We share data only with:

  • Squarespace (hosting)

  • Substack (email delivery)

  • Basic analytics providers

We do not sell, rent, trade, or hand over your data to advertisers or political organizations.

7. Your Rights

You can:

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Ask us to correct or delete your information

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time

  • Disable cookies through your browser

Email info@apmn.ca for any privacy‑related request.

8. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary:

  • Email subscriptions: until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics: limited retention for performance and security

  • Contact messages: until your inquiry is resolved

9. Security

We use industry‑standard security practices through Squarespace and Substack.
No platform is perfect, but we take privacy seriously and use reputable providers.

10. Updates to This Policy

If we change how we handle data, we’ll update this page and adjust the “Last updated” date.
No silent edits. No hidden changes.

11. Contact

Questions about privacy
Email info@apmn.ca