Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Last updated: April 11, 2026
1. Who We Are
Sitka Media is an independent digital publication based in British Columbia, Canada. We operate the website at sitkamedia.ca. For questions about this policy, contact us at hello@sitkamedia.ca.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or create a member account. We also collect your phone number if you opt in to SMS updates. We may collect basic usage data (pages visited, time on site) through analytics tools to help us improve our content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to send you our newsletter and editorial updates you have subscribed to, to operate your member account, to send SMS updates if you have opted in, and to understand how our content is read so we can improve it. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Email & SMS Communications
By subscribing, you consent to receiving emails from Sitka Media. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send. SMS messages are sent only to users who explicitly opt in. You may opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP to any message.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (such as whether you have voted in a poll), to keep you signed in to your member account, and to gather anonymized analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.
6. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure third-party platforms including Ghost (member accounts and email) and Supabase (poll responses and SMS opt-ins). We take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To make a request, email us at hello@sitkamedia.ca. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Terms of Service
By accessing or using Sitka Media, you agree to these terms. Our content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. All editorial content is the property of Sitka Media and may not be reproduced without permission. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated date. For significant changes, we will notify subscribers by email.