Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Who We Are and Our Role as Data Controller

journovibezo.org operates this non-commercial informational website focused on documentary-style photography stories about architecture, city life, neglected spaces, and the people who live around them. We act as the data controller under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws in Canada. Our role involves determining the purposes and means of processing any personal information collected through the site, including through the contact form on the Contacts page.

Scope of This Privacy Notice

This notice applies to all visitors to the website who interact with its features, such as viewing content or submitting information via the contact form. It covers individuals located in Canada and explains how we handle personal information in accordance with Canadian federal and provincial requirements. The notice does not apply to third-party websites linked from this site, as we have no control over their practices.

Categories of Personal Data Collected and Their Sources

We collect only the minimal personal information necessary for the site's limited functions. This includes name, message content, and any other details voluntarily provided through the contact form. Information may also be gathered automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as browser type, device information, and usage patterns. Sources are limited to direct input from visitors and standard web server logs; we do not purchase or obtain data from external brokers.

Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases

Personal information is processed for specific purposes tied to the site's non-commercial nature. Responding to inquiries submitted via the contact form relies on legitimate interest in maintaining open communication with visitors interested in our photography content. Managing the cookie banner and site functionality is based on consent where required under Canadian ePrivacy rules. No processing occurs for marketing, profiling, or commercial gain. Each purpose is evaluated to ensure it is necessary and proportionate.

Requirement to Provide Data and Consequences of Non-Provision

Providing personal information through the contact form is entirely voluntary. Visitors are not required to submit any details to access the site's core content on architecture and urban stories. If information is not provided, we simply cannot respond to specific inquiries, but general browsing remains unaffected. Automated collection via cookies can be managed through browser settings or the site's cookie banner.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The site uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential functions and remember visitor preferences for the cookie banner. A separate Cookie Policy provides detailed information on the types used, their durations, and how to manage them. We do not employ tracking cookies for advertising or cross-site profiling.

Processors, Recipients, and Legal Disclosures

We may engage limited service providers, such as hosting platforms or analytics tools that qualify as processors, to maintain the website. These entities process data only under our instructions and with appropriate safeguards. Personal information is disclosed only when required by law, such as in response to valid legal requests from Canadian authorities, or to protect our rights in limited circumstances.

International Transfers of Personal Information

Where service providers are located outside Canada, transfers occur only with appropriate protections, including contractual clauses that meet PIPEDA standards. We assess the privacy laws of recipient countries to ensure an adequate level of protection before any transfer.

Data Retention Periods and Criteria

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to address the inquiry, typically no longer than one year, after which they are securely deleted. Log data related to site usage is kept for up to six months for security and maintenance purposes. Retention decisions are based on legal obligations, operational needs, and the principle of data minimisation.

Security Measures and Data Minimisation Practices

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures, such as secure hosting and access controls, to protect personal information against unauthorised access or loss. Data minimisation is central to our approach: we collect and retain only what is strictly required for the stated purposes, avoiding unnecessary storage of details from visitors interested in our documentary photography content.

Data Subject Rights and How to Exercise Them

Under Canadian privacy law, individuals have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the form on the Contacts page or by calling 403-910-6878. We respond to verified requests within the timelines required by law, providing information on any processing that has occurred.

Withdrawing Consent and Objecting to Processing

Where consent forms the basis of processing, such as for non-essential cookies, visitors may withdraw it at any time through browser settings or the cookie banner. There is no direct marketing or profiling on this site, so objections in that context do not apply. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.

Right to Complain to the Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the relevant provincial authority, depending on your location. Contact details for these bodies are available on their official websites.

Age Restrictions and Children's Privacy

The website content on architecture, city life, and neglected spaces is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that data from a minor has been submitted, it will be deleted promptly.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

No automated decision-making or profiling occurs on this site. All processing is manual or limited to essential technical functions that do not produce legal or significant effects on individuals.

Changes to This Policy and Effective Date

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in law or site operations. The last updated date appears at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For questions, reach us via the contact form or by telephone at 403-910-6878 or in writing at Calgary, Alberta, Canada.