Last updated: September 3, 2026
TopCalgary (“TopCalgary,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect information when you visit topcalgary.com (the “Website”), contact us, subscribe to communications or otherwise interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name and email address;
- Information submitted through our contact form;
- Newsletter subscription information;
- Comments, corrections, news tips and community submissions;
- Business, advertising or partnership inquiries; and
- Any other information you choose to send us.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our Website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Internet Protocol address;
- Browser and device type;
- Operating system;
- Approximate geographic location;
- Referring and exit pages;
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Website;
- Date and time of access; and
- Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information to:
- Operate, maintain and improve the Website;
- Respond to questions, corrections and news tips;
- Communicate with subscribers who have requested updates;
- Understand how visitors use the Website;
- Measure Website traffic and content performance;
- Protect the Website against spam, fraud, abuse and security threats;
- Manage advertising, sponsorships and partnerships;
- Comply with legal obligations; and
- Establish, exercise or defend legal rights.
We limit our collection and use of personal information to purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies, pixels, local storage and similar technologies to remember preferences, maintain functionality, measure traffic and support advertising.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Where required, we will request consent before activating non-essential analytics or advertising technologies. You may be able to change your preferences through the cookie settings displayed on the Website.
4. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand Website traffic and visitor interactions. These services may collect information such as your IP address, device information, pages visited and approximate location.
Google provides information about its data practices and tools for controlling data collection through its privacy documentation and Google Analytics opt-out options.
5. Advertising
We may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense. Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Display and measure advertisements;
- Limit how frequently advertisements appear;
- Detect invalid traffic and prevent fraud; and
- Personalize advertisements where permitted and consented to.
Google may collect or receive information from this Website, including cookie information, IP addresses, device identifiers and the URL being visited. You can learn more at:
You can manage Google advertising preferences at:
6. Email Communications
If you subscribe to a newsletter or promotional communication, we may use your email address to send the content you requested.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email or by contacting us. We will comply with applicable Canadian anti-spam requirements.
Transactional or administrative messages may still be sent when necessary.
7. Contact Forms and Community Submissions
Information submitted through our contact form is used to review and respond to your message. If you send a news tip, correction, photograph or other material, we may contact you to verify information or request permission before publication.
Submitting information does not guarantee that TopCalgary will respond to or publish it.
8. Comments
If comments are enabled, information submitted with a comment may be stored along with technical information used for spam and security screening. Comments approved for publication may be publicly visible.
Do not publish personal or confidential information in a public comment.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
The Website may contain links to or embedded content from third-party websites, social networks, videos, maps or other services. Those third parties may collect information independently and operate under their own privacy policies.
TopCalgary does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
10. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose information:
- To hosting, analytics, email, security and technology providers that help operate the Website;
- When you direct or consent to the disclosure;
- To investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents or violations of our terms;
- When required by law, regulation, court order or lawful governmental request;
- To protect the rights, safety and property of TopCalgary, our visitors or others; or
- In connection with a business restructuring, financing, sale, merger or transfer of assets.
We do not sell personal information for monetary payment.
11. International Processing
Some service providers may process or store information outside Alberta or Canada. Information processed in another jurisdiction may be subject to that jurisdiction’s laws and may be accessible to its courts, law-enforcement agencies or governmental authorities.
12. Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, meet legal or operational requirements, resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
Retention periods may vary according to the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
13. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website, transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request:
- Access to personal information we hold about you;
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent; or
- Deletion of information that we are not legally required to retain.
We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. Certain legal exceptions may apply.
15. Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly request personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated through the Website where appropriate.
17. Contact Us
For questions, access or correction requests, or privacy concerns, contact:
TopCalgary
Email: contact@topcalgary.com
Website: https://topcalgary.com