Privacy Policy
TwoCheese ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
1. Who we are
TwoCheese is an independent editorial website providing streaming device reviews and buying guides. Our website address is twocheese.com. Contact us at privacy@twocheese.com.
Data controller: TwoCheese Media (trading name: TwoCheese), 1200 McGill College Ave #1100, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4G7, Canada.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Information you provide
- Newsletter sign-up: if you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Contact forms: if you contact us, we collect your name and email address.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Cookies and analytics: we use cookies to understand how visitors use our site. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
- Server logs: our hosting provider automatically records IP addresses, browser types and pages visited for security and performance purposes.
2.3 Affiliate links and commissions
TwoCheese participates in affiliate marketing programmes. This means that some links on this website are affiliate links — tracked URLs that allow retailers to attribute a purchase to our website.
How it works: when you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase on the retailer's website, we receive a commission from the retailer. The price you pay is identical to the standard retail price — you pay nothing extra.
What data we receive: we receive aggregated commission reports (number of sales, commission amounts) from our affiliate partners. We do not receive your name, email address, payment details, or any other personal information related to your purchase. All personal data collected during checkout is governed solely by the retailer's privacy policy.
Affiliate tracking cookies: when you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set a tracking cookie on your device to attribute the sale. We have no control over these cookies — see our Cookie Policy and the retailer's cookie policy for details.
Current affiliate partner: Visions Electronics Limited Partnership (visions.ca). Affiliate links to visions.ca include the parameters aff_id=twocheese and utm_medium=affiliate to identify them as commercial links. A full description of our affiliate relationship is available in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Visions Electronics privacy practices for purchases made on visions.ca are published by Visions Electronics Limited Partnership at visions.ca/company/privacy-policy.
3. How we use your information
- To send newsletters (where you have subscribed and given consent)
- To respond to enquiries you send us
- To analyse site usage and improve our content
- To comply with legal obligations
We collect your information only for the purposes identified at the time of collection. We will not use or disclose your information for any other purpose without first obtaining your consent, except as required or permitted by law.
4. Cookies
We use necessary cookies to make the site function and, with your consent, analytics cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or our Cookie Policy.
5. Information sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Email marketing providers (for newsletter delivery) — under data processing agreements
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) — anonymised/aggregated where possible
- Hosting providers — under data processing agreements
- Authorities — where required by Canadian law
6. Data retention
- Newsletter subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact enquiries: retained for up to 2 years
- Analytics data: retained for 14 months (Google Analytics default)
7. Your rights under PIPEDA
You have the right to access personal information we hold about you, to challenge its accuracy, and to request corrections. To exercise any right, contact privacy@twocheese.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC).
8. Transfers outside Canada
Some of our service providers (e.g. Google Analytics) may transfer or store data outside Canada. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with PIPEDA requirements.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact
Questions about this policy: privacy@twocheese.com
Privacy Officer: TwoCheese Media (trading name: TwoCheese), 1200 McGill College Ave #1100, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4G7, Canada.