Privacy policy

Welcome to Vyorina! Protecting your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, particularly the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By using our Website (Vyorina.com), you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

Who We Are

Website: Vyorina.com

Information We Collect

1. Comments

When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data you provide in the form, including your name, email address, and comment content, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service (if used). After comment approval, your profile image may be visible publicly next to your comment.

2. Media

If you upload images to our Website, please ensure location (EXIF GPS) data is removed. Site visitors may be able to download and extract location data from publicly available images.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences.

  • Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website if you leave a comment. These cookies last one year.

  • Login Cookies: When you log in, cookies retain your login status for 2 days, or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected. Logging out deletes these cookies.

  • Editing Cookies: When editing or publishing content, a temporary cookie (non-personal) is stored and expires after one day.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may impact site functionality.

Embedded Content

Our articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts). This content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions—especially if you are logged into your account on those platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party content providers.

Data Sharing

  • Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to protect your account.

  • Spam Detection: Comments may be screened by automated spam detection services to maintain site integrity.

We do not sell or trade your personal data to third parties. We only share information as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise authorized by you.

Data Retention

  • Comments: Stored indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve future comments from the same user.

  • User Accounts: Personal information in user profiles is retained as long as the account is active. Users may access, update, or delete their profile information anytime (except usernames). Admins also have access to manage user accounts.

Your Rights Under Canadian Law

As a Canadian resident, under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.

  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Withdraw consent (subject to legal/contractual limitations).

  • Request deletion of your data where appropriate.

  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC).

To make such a request, please contact us at: info@vyorina.com

Data Transfer and Storage

Vyorina stores user data securely using Canadian or trusted international servers that comply with data protection best practices. In some cases, your information may be processed outside of Canada (e.g., cloud services), but we ensure contractual safeguards are in place to protect your data according to PIPEDA standards.

How We Protect Your Data

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include:

  • SSL encryption

  • Role-based access controls

  • Regular security updates

  • Secure user authentication

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us for removal.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to comply with legal or operational changes. When we do, the updated version will be posted here with the effective date. Where required by law, we will notify you of material changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights under Canadian law, please contact:

  • Email: info@vyorina.com

  • Data Protection Officer: Reachable at the above email

  • Business Address: 1208 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0P3, Canada