Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 8, 2026

The Modest Sportsman (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website modestsportsman.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are based in British Columbia, Canada, and we comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, you can reach us at connect@modestsportsman.com.

1. Information We Collect

We try to collect as little personal information as possible. Specifically:

Information you give us directly

  • Contact form. When you send us a message through the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and whatever you choose to include in your message.
  • Newsletter signup. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Comments. If you leave a comment on a post, we collect your name, email address, comment content, and your IP address. Your name and comment will be displayed publicly; your email address will not.

Information collected automatically

  • Analytics. We use Google Site Kit, which connects services like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, to understand how visitors use the Site. This collects information such as your IP address (typically anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites. This data is aggregated and used to improve the Site.
  • Cookies. The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Site works.

We do not run advertising pixels, sell user data, or use tracking for ad targeting.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to messages sent through the contact form
  • Send newsletters and related updates to subscribers who have opted in
  • Display and moderate comments on posts
  • Understand how the Site is used and improve its content and performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for any purpose unrelated to the ones listed above without your consent.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only with the service providers that help us run the Site, including:

  • MailerLite — newsletter delivery and subscriber management
  • Google (via Site Kit) — website analytics and search performance data
  • Our website host and related infrastructure providers — site hosting and security

These providers may store data outside of Canada, including in the United States. When personal information is processed outside of Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction, including lawful access by foreign authorities.

We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

4. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes described above:

  • Contact form messages are kept while the conversation is active and for a reasonable period afterward.
  • Newsletter subscribers’ information is kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Comments remain on the Site as part of the public record of a post unless you ask us to remove them.
  • Analytics data is retained according to the default settings of the analytics service.

5. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request that we correct inaccurate information
  • Withdraw your consent (for example, by unsubscribing from the newsletter or asking us to delete a comment)
  • Ask questions or make a complaint about how your information is handled

To exercise any of these rights, email us at connect@modestsportsman.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we do our part by using reputable service providers and keeping the Site up to date.

7. Children

The Site is not directed at children under 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 and we will delete it.

8. Links to Other Sites

The Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies before sharing personal information.

9. 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 this page. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the Site.

10. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

The Modest Sportsman Email: connect@modestsportsman.com