ZoomerMedia Privacy Policy (Updated October 2025)
ZoomerMedia Limited (“ZoomerMedia”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information across our websites, apps, newsletters, and digital platforms
(collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
(a) Personal Information: Information you provide voluntarily, such as name, email address, phone number, or billing information when subscribing, registering for events, or engaging with our brands.
(b) Technical Information: Automatically collected data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies, geolocation, and activity logs used to optimize user experience and performance.
(c) Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, including pages visited, links clicked, newsletter engagement, and preferences.
When you post comments or other content through our integrated third party commenting platforms, we also collect and store the information you submit, including the text of your comments and any associated metadata, for the purposes of displaying, moderating, and enforcing our community standards.
2. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
– Provide, maintain, and improve our Services;
– Personalize content and advertising;
– Communicate with you, including marketing offers where consent is given;
– Analyze audience engagement and performance metrics;
– Comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
3. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information:
– To trusted service providers assisting with operations (subject to confidentiality agreements);
– To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements;
– As part of a corporate transaction, merger, or acquisition, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Systems
(a) Use of AI by ZoomerMedia
ZoomerMedia may use artificial intelligence or machine learning systems to improve our Services (for example, to personalize recommendations or detect spam).
Any AI use is subject to human oversight and ethical review. We do not use AI to create editorial, journalistic, or branded content.
All published content is created by human editors, writers, and producers in accordance with our editorial standards.
(b) Prohibition on External AI Training and Data Mining
No person, organization, or AI system (including but not limited to large language models, web crawlers, or data scrapers) may copy, access, collect, or use any
content, data, metadata, or material from ZoomerMedia websites, digital properties, or affiliated brands — including but not limited to blogTO, Daily Hive,
Curiocity, Zoomer.com, and others within the Zoomer Digital Network (ZDN) — for the purposes of:
– Training, fine-tuning, or improving AI or machine learning systems;
– Data scraping or text and data mining;
– Building derivative datasets, embeddings, or outputs; or
– Generating content or services competitive with ZoomerMedia.
Such use is strictly prohibited without ZoomerMedia’s express written consent. Unauthorized use constitutes a breach of our Terms of Service and may result in legal action.
(c) AI Interaction and Disclosure
If users interact with AI-powered features within our Services, we will clearly disclose when such interactions involve AI. Any personal information processed in
these contexts will be handled under the same privacy standards outlined in this Policy.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, deliver personalized content, and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information as permitted under applicable law. You can unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails at any time.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where we operate. We take steps to ensure adequate protection consistent with Canadian privacy laws.
9. Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer period is required by law.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party sites. ZoomerMedia is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us immediately.
12. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted with an updated “Effective Date.” Material changes will be communicated to users where required by law.
13. Contact Us
ZoomerMedia Limited
70 Jefferson Avenue
Toronto, ON M6K 1Y4
privacy@zoomermedia.ca