Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Welcome to Eh-conomics! We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency about how this website operates. This privacy policy explains what information is collected when you visit our site and how we use it.

TL;DR: We don't collect personal information about you. We use anonymous analytics to understand which articles are popular, and we use Firebase to store public article reactions and comments. You can interact with the site anonymously.

Information We Collect

1. Anonymous Usage Analytics

We collect anonymous data about how the website is used through Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics:

  • Page views: Which articles are read and how many times
  • Referral sources: How visitors find our site (search engines, social media, etc.)
  • Device information: Browser type, device type, screen size (for optimizing the site)
  • Geographic data: Country and region (anonymized, for understanding our audience)

Important: IP addresses are anonymized, and we do not track individual users or create user profiles.

2. Article Reactions

When you click reaction buttons (🤯 Mind Blown, 🍁 So Canadian, 📈 Makes Sense):

  • What we store: The total count for each reaction type per article
  • What we don't store: Your identity, IP address, or any personal information
  • Local storage: Your browser stores which reactions you've clicked to prevent duplicate votes (stored only on your device)

3. Comments (If You Choose to Post)

When you post a comment on an article:

  • What we store: Your comment text, timestamp, and "Anonymous Canadian" as the author name
  • Storage method: Comments are stored in your browser's local storage (not on our servers)
  • No account required: We don't require registration or collect any personal information

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (cannot be disabled)
    • Cookie consent preferences
    • Session data for site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics for anonymous usage statistics (can be disabled)
  • Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for displaying relevant ads (can be disabled)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase Firestore to store public article reaction counts and Firebase Analytics for usage insights.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled to understand how our content performs.

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support the blog.

  • Personalized ads: Only if you consent to advertising cookies
  • Privacy Policy:Google Ads Privacy

Amazon Associates

We participate in the Amazon Associates Program and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

  • Affiliate links: Some links to Amazon.ca may contain our affiliate ID
  • Data collection: Amazon may track purchases through these links
  • Privacy Policy:Amazon Privacy Notice

Cookie Management

You have full control over which cookies are used on this site. Click the button below to manage your preferences:

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the limited data we collect:

  • HTTPS: All connections to our site are encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Firebase Security Rules: Only public data (reaction counts) can be modified
  • No sensitive data: We don't collect passwords, credit cards, or other sensitive information
  • Data location: Firebase data is stored in Google Cloud servers

Your Rights

Because we don't collect personal information about you, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. However, you can:

  • Clear local storage: Delete comments and reaction preferences stored in your browser
  • Disable cookies: Use the cookie preferences button above or your browser settings
  • Opt out of Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us.

Canadian Privacy Law Compliance

As a Canadian website, we are committed to complying with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Given that we collect minimal anonymous data and no personal information, PIPEDA requirements for personal data handling do not apply to most of our operations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Questions About Privacy?

We believe in transparency. If anything in this policy is unclear or you have concerns about your privacy while using our site, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to explain how our site works and what data (if any) is collected.