PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Introduction

The Desk Brief (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website thedeskbrief.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

We are based in Ontario, Canada, and we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you provide to us directly, and information that is collected automatically when you use the site.

Information you provide directly:

Email address, when you contact us through our contact form or by email
Any other information you choose to include in your messages to us

Information collected automatically:

Basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the site
Cookie data (see Cookies section below)
Aggregated analytics data from tools such as Google Analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide the information you request
To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and user experience
To maintain site security and detect fraudulent activity
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for targeted advertising that identifies you personally.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies, which are required for the site to function
Analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Affiliate tracking cookies, which are set by affiliate networks when you click on a product link, so that our referral can be credited if you make a purchase

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work correctly if you do.

Affiliate Links

This site participates in affiliate programs. When you click on a product link and complete a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Clicking an affiliate link may cause a cookie to be set by the retailer or affiliate network. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties, not by us.

See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate this site:

Google Analytics, to understand site traffic
Google Search Console, to monitor search performance
Our web host, which stores the site’s files and databases
Affiliate networks (such as, but not limited to, Amazon Associates), which track referrals when you click affiliate links

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and email correspondence for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period afterward for reference. Analytics data is retained according to the default settings of the analytics provider.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
Withdraw consent for us to use your information at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at thedeskbrief1@gmail.com and we will respond within a reasonable time, typically within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our web host, analytics providers, and affiliate networks may process data outside of Canada, including in the United States. By using this site, you consent to this processing.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy. Significant changes will be noted more prominently.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

thedeskbrief1@gmail.com

The Desk Brief
Ontario, Canada