Privacy Policy for Two Cities Media
Effective Date: May 10, 2026
At Two Cities Media, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our clients, website visitors, and partners. This policy outlines how we comply with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
1. Accountability
We are responsible for the personal information under our control. We have designated a Privacy Officer who is accountable for our compliance with PIPA.
2. Identifying Purposes
We collect personal information only for the following purposes:
- To provide professional media, portfolio, and neuroscience consulting services.
- To communicate with you regarding inquiries or freelance pitches.
- To improve our website experience and analyze traffic.
- To meet legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Consent
We will obtain your consent to collect, use, or disclose personal information, except where authorized by law. Consent can be provided orally, in writing, or may be implied (e.g., when you voluntarily provide information via a contact form). You may withdraw your consent at any time with reasonable notice.
4. Limiting Collection
We limit the collection of personal information to that which is necessary for the purposes identified above. We collect information by fair and lawful means.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with your consent or as required by law. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill those purposes.
6. Accuracy
We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your personal information is accurate and complete, especially if it is likely to be used to make a decision about you.
7. Safeguards
We protect personal information with security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. This includes:
- Technological: Encryption, firewalls, and secure passwords.
- Administrative: Restricting access to only those who need it to perform their duties.
8. Openness
This policy is available to the public on our website. We are open about our practices regarding the management of personal information.
9. Individual Access
Upon request, you have the right to access your personal information and be informed of its use and disclosure. You may also challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.
10. Questions and Complaints
You may direct any questions or enquiries concerning our compliance with this policy to our Privacy Officer:
Two Cities Media Privacy Officer
Jennifer Whitfield
Email: jen@twocitiesmedia.com
For more information on your privacy rights, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia at www.oipc.bc.ca.