Last updated: May 17, 2026
Welcome to SourPost (sourpost.com). Your privacy matters to us. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have regarding your personal data. Please read it carefully.
By using SourPost, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.
Who we are
SourPost is a content platform based in Canada, operating at sourpost.com. We publish informative and engaging articles on topics including culture, entertainment, science, lifestyle, travel, and sports. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at policy@sourpost.com.
What information we collect
We collect two types of information when you visit SourPost: information you give us directly, and information collected automatically.
Information you provide directly includes anything you submit through a contact form, comment section, or email. This may include your name and email address. We only use this information to respond to your message or enquiry.
Information collected automatically includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages you visit on our site, the time and date of your visit, and how long you spend on each page. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including those used by Google Analytics and Google AdSense. We use this information to understand how our site is used and to improve the experience for our readers.
Cookies and how we use them
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. SourPost uses cookies for the following purposes.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics collects information such as how many people visit the site, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate between pages. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising cookies are placed by Google AdSense, which we use to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense uses cookies to show ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing history across websites. These are third-party cookies placed by Google, not by SourPost directly. Google’s advertising cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited in order to serve personalised advertisements.
Functional cookies help our website operate correctly. These include cookies set by WordPress and our hosting provider that are necessary for the site to function.
You have the right to control how cookies are used. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site. You can also manage your Google ad personalisation settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
Google AdSense and third-party advertising
SourPost participates in the Google AdSense programme. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. When you visit our site, Google may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to display advertisements that may interest you.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you visit partner sites at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
SourPost does not sell your personal information to advertisers. We do not have direct access to the data that Google collects through its advertising technologies. Google’s privacy policy, which governs how Google handles data collected through AdSense, is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website and other websites. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting https://www.aboutads.info/choices or https://www.youronlinechoices.com.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes. We use analytics data to understand how our site is used and to improve our content and user experience. We use contact information you provide to respond to your messages and enquiries. We display advertising through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to personalise the ads shown to you. We may use aggregated, anonymised data to understand audience trends and improve our editorial direction.
We do not use your information for any automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Who we share your information with
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data only in the following limited circumstances.
We share data with Google LLC for the purposes of analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense). Google’s handling of this data is governed by Google’s own privacy policy.
We share data with our hosting provider, which processes data on our behalf in order to keep the website running. Our hosting provider is contractually required to keep your data secure and confidential.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
Other than the above, we do not share your personal information with any third party.
Your rights under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA)
As a Canadian-based website, SourPost operates in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Under PIPEDA you have the right to know why we are collecting your personal information before or at the time of collection, to consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information, to access the personal information we hold about you, to challenge the accuracy of that information and have it corrected if necessary, and to withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at policy@sourpost.com. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe and no later than 30 days.
Your rights under European privacy law (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to access the personal data we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate data, the right to request deletion of your data, the right to object to or restrict our processing of your data, and the right to data portability.
Our lawful basis for processing your data is legitimate interest, specifically our interest in understanding how our website is used and in providing advertising-supported content that is free to access. Where we rely on your consent, such as for non-essential cookies, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at policy@sourpost.com.
Data retention
We retain analytics data for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this policy and as permitted by applicable law. Contact information you submit to us is retained only for as long as is necessary to respond to your enquiry and is then deleted. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at policy@sourpost.com.
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include the use of HTTPS encryption on our website and access controls on systems that store personal data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
SourPost is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at policy@sourpost.com and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Links to other websites
Our articles may contain links to external websites. This privacy policy applies only to SourPost. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of SourPost after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
SourPost
policy@sourpost.com
sourpost.com
We will do our best to respond to all enquiries within 30 days.