Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 28, 2026.

Our Role as Data Controller

scenetraxly.net operates this website as the data controller under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada. We determine the purposes and means of processing any personal information collected through the site. Our activities focus on providing informational content about urban photography and everyday city life without commercial transactions or user accounts.

Scope of This Policy

This notice applies to all visitors to the website who access content from within Canada or elsewhere. It covers personal information processed when you view pages, submit information through the contact form on the Contacts page, or interact with any functional elements such as the site-wide cookie banner. It does not cover third-party websites linked from our content.

Personal Information We Collect and Its Sources

We collect minimal personal information primarily through the contact form, which may include your name, any message you choose to send, and technical details such as IP address and browser type automatically logged when you visit. Additional information may come from cookie preferences you set via the cookie banner. We do not collect information from social media, public records, or third-party data brokers.

How We Use Your Information and Legal Bases

We process contact-form submissions to respond to inquiries about our photographic content. This relies on your consent or our legitimate interest in maintaining communication. Log data supports site functionality and security under legitimate interests. Cookie data enables basic site operation with consent where required. Each purpose is limited to what is necessary for the informational nature of the site.

Whether Providing Data Is Required

Submitting information through the contact form is entirely voluntary. You may browse all photographic content without providing any personal details. Refusing to supply information simply means we cannot respond to your specific query. No consequences arise for continued access to the public portions of the site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The site uses cookies and similar technologies as described in the separate Cookie Policy accessible via the cookie banner. These tools help manage preferences and basic analytics. You can adjust settings at any time through the banner or browser controls. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site tracking.

Processors, Recipients and Disclosures

We engage service providers such as web hosting and form-processing platforms to support site operation. These providers receive only the data necessary for their functions and are bound by contractual safeguards. We may disclose information if required by Canadian law, court order, or to protect legal rights, but we do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside Canada. When transfers occur, we rely on contractual clauses and other appropriate safeguards consistent with PIPEDA requirements to protect your information at a level comparable to Canadian standards.

Retention Periods

Contact-form data is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry and for a reasonable follow-up period, typically no more than two years. Server logs are kept for security purposes for up to one year. Cookie preferences are stored according to the duration stated in the Cookie Policy. Data is deleted or anonymized once the retention purpose ends.

Security and Data Minimisation

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures, including encryption in transit and access controls, to protect information. Data collection is limited to what is directly relevant to site functions. No absolute guarantee against all risks can be provided, but we regularly review practices to reduce exposure.

Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

Under PIPEDA you may request access to, correction of, or withdrawal of consent for your personal information. You may also object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, please use the contact form on the Contacts page and clearly describe your request. We will respond within the timelines set by Canadian law.

Withdrawing Consent and Objecting to Marketing

Because the site does not conduct direct marketing or profiling, these activities do not apply. You may withdraw any consent previously given by contacting us through the contact form, after which we will cease the relevant processing where legally required.

Right to Complain

If you believe your rights have been infringed, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Contact details for the Commissioner are available on their official website. We encourage you to reach us first through the contact form so we can address concerns directly.

Children and Age Restrictions

The site is intended for a general adult audience interested in urban photography. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that such data has been submitted, it will be deleted promptly.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

No automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects occurs on this site. All processing involves manual review where decisions affect individuals.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or site practices. The last-updated date at the top of the page indicates the current version. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.