Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 12, 2026 · Last updated: April 12, 2026

Crisis Watch ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website crisiswatch.ca. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use Crisis Watch. The information we collect is limited to:

Usage data— pages visited, time on site, referral source, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). This is collected automatically via Google Analytics.
ZIP / postal code — only if you voluntarily enter it into the Impact Calculator. This data is processed locally in your browser and is never sent to our servers.

2. How We Use Information

Understand which content and features are most useful.
Monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues.
Improve the accuracy and relevance of our dashboards.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Crisis Watch uses the following cookies and tracking technologies:

Technology	Provider	Purpose
Google Analytics	Google	Anonymized site usage analytics
Essential cookies	Crisis Watch	Remembering your preferences (e.g., menu state)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some features may not work correctly without cookies enabled.

4. Third-Party Data Sources

Our dashboards aggregate publicly available data from third-party sources including Reuters, Associated Press, GDELT, Yahoo Finance, and Al Jazeera. We do not control or take responsibility for the content or accuracy of third-party data. Crisis Watch is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice.

5. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months and is then automatically deleted. We do not maintain any personal data databases of our own.

6. Children's Privacy

Crisis Watch is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request deletion of your data.
Opt out of analytics tracking (via browser settings).
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:

contact@crisiswatch.ca