Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 9, 2026

Algoma Country (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.algomacountry.com/ (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our Site, order travel guides, or interact with our services.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for travellers planning their trips to the Algoma region.

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal identification information from you in a variety of ways, including when you visit our site, fill out a form, or request travel resources. This may include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (e.g., when ordering travel and outdoor guides, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us for trip planning support).
Preferences and Interests: Information regarding your travel preferences, such as interests in fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, paddling, or local events, to help us provide relevant recommendations.

B. Automated Information Collection (Cookies and Tracking)

When you browse our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information about your device and visit via cookies, web beacons, and log files. This includes:

Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed on our Site, and the dates/times of your visits.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to understand site traffic, save your preferences for future visits, and compile aggregate data about site interaction. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

Fulfilling Requests: To process and mail travel guides, maps, or other requested collateral.
Communication: To send you newsletters, travel stories, and promotional materials if you have opted in to receive them. You can opt out of these communications at any time using the “unsubscribe” link provided in the emails.
Site Improvement: To analyze how visitors interact with our content, improve our website design, and optimize our digital resources.
Advertising and Marketing: To deliver relevant travel inspiration and advertisements to you on third-party platforms (such as Facebook or Instagram) based on your browsing behaviour.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share your data only in the following scenarios:

Third-Party Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party companies to help us operate our website, run our mailing lists, or distribute physical travel guides. These providers only have access to the personal information needed to perform their tasks and are contractually obligated to keep it secure and confidential.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to regional partners, lodges, outfitters, campgrounds, and local municipalities. We do not control the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Once you leave .algomacountry.com, we encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) or other international regulations. These include the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Withdraw your consent to our use of your data at any time (such as unsubscribing from newsletters).

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.