Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-30

MushroomGuide.ca ("we," "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

Information you give us

• Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter (delivered via Systeme.io).
• Messages — if you contact us via email or a form.

Information collected automatically

• Analytics — pageviews, referrer, country, device type. Collected via Cloudflare Web Analytics (no cookies) and, where enabled, Google Analytics.
• Server logs — IP address, user agent, timestamps (kept by our host, Cloudflare).
• Ad serving — Google AdSense may set cookies to personalize ads. See "Advertising" below.

Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies. Third-party cookies may be set by Google AdSense and embedded media (YouTube, Pinterest). You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

Advertising

This site uses Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

Affiliate links

We participate in Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, the merchant may share non-personal click and conversion data with us. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

How we use information

• To deliver and improve the site
• To send the newsletter (only if you subscribe)
• To respond to your questions
• To measure ad and affiliate performance

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited information with:

• Cloudflare (hosting, CDN, analytics)
• Google (AdSense, optional Analytics)
• Systeme.io (newsletter delivery — only if you subscribe)
• Amazon and other affiliate partners (only when you click an affiliate link)

Your rights (PIPEDA, GDPR, CCPA)

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing privacy@mushroomguide.ca. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions that apply that threshold) and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions? Email privacy@mushroomguide.ca.