Privacy Policy

Website Availability & Privacy Notice

You can access our official website anytime at jccbi.ca

Commenting — What We Collect and Why

When you post a comment, we automatically log certain technical details — like your IP address and browser type — to help us prevent spam and ensure a safe environment.

If you provide an email address, it may be hashed (converted into a secure string) and sent to an avatar service. If your email is linked to a profile, your avatar may appear next to your comment once it’s approved.

Image & Media Uploads

Before you upload any images or media files, we recommend removing embedded metadata — especially GPS location data. Otherwise, this information might be visible to other users.

Cookie Usage & Retention

We use cookies to improve your experience. Here’s a breakdown of how long different types of data are stored:

Third-Party Embedded Content

Some parts of our site may display embedded content — like videos, images, or articles — from other websites. When you interact with that content, you’re subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the original source, which may collect your data separately.

Information Disclosure

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email as a security precaution.

How Long We Keep Data

Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to support moderation and conversation continuity.

User accounts and associated data are also retained in our system. You can request a copy of your personal data or ask us to delete it — unless we’re legally required to keep it. Please note that usernames may be retained for site management purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Request the personal data we’ve collected about you

• Ask us to delete your data (unless we’re required to keep it by law)

Spam Protection

To keep discussions respectful and spam-free, all new comments are automatically screened through anti-spam software before being published.