Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: April 2024
This is the privacy and confidentiality policy of Evanov Communications Inc., evanov.ca, Dufferin Communications Inc. (“Dufferin”) and CKDX Radio Limited (“CKDX”), doing business as Evanov Communications, and the radio stations owned and operated by Dufferin: CIDC-FM Z 103.5, CHLO AM530 Multilingual, CFWC-FM Hot Country 93.9 FM, CKPC-FM Lite 92.1 FM, CJGB-FM Lite 99.3 FM, CHWE-FM Energy 106, CFJL-FM Hot 100.5, CKJS-FM 92.7 Multilingual; and owned and operated by CKDX: CKDX-FM Hot Country 88.5 (the “Stations”), and the Stations’ websites:
- z1035.com
- am530.ca
- hotcountry939.com
- lite92.ca
- lite993.ca
- energy106.ca
- hot1005fm.com
- ckjs.com
- hotcountry885.ca
(the “Website(s)”)(collectively, “Evanov”, “we”, “us” and “our”).
Scope
This policy covers personal information collected when individuals:
- Provide feedback or submit comments
- Enter contests
- Interact on social media
- Inquire about or purchase advertising services
- Use the company websites
- Stream the stations
- Apply for employment or internships
Personal Information
Any information relating to an individual that permits identification directly or indirectly. Examples include names, contact information, birth dates, work history, and education.
Anonymized or de-identified information, professional contact information used in business contexts, and journalistic or historical information for public information purposes.
Privacy Officer
For questions about this policy or personal information handling:
Service Providers & Affiliates
Personal information may be handled by service providers including cloud storage, email platforms, payment processors, hosting services, web analytics, and CRM platforms. All selected partners maintain security and privacy standards aligned with the company’s requirements.
Affiliates include Evanov Communications Inc. and Evanov Radio Group Inc./Groupe Radio Evanov.
Third-Party Websites
The company provides links to external websites but assumes no responsibility for their content or privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies before sharing information.
Social Media & Applications
This policy does not cover information collected by social media platforms or third-party applications. Users should review the privacy policies of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social platforms before sharing information. The company does not control these platforms but may collect information users provide through them depending on circumstances.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our websites. We may use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience. Display advertising partners may enable retargeting across other sites based on previous interactions. Collected data may include IP addresses, browser types, and content viewed — but not personal identifiers like names, emails, or phone numbers.
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser or device settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Collection & Use of Personal Information
How Information is Collected
Information is collected directly from individuals. Third-party collection only occurs with consent, when necessary for user benefit, for accuracy verification, or where legally permitted.
Website Analytics
Information collected automatically through website usage may include:
- IP addresses associated with devices
- Webpages traveled from and visited
- Geographical location (city, province, country)
- Time spent on site
- Gender, language, browser type, device model
- Age and interests
- Streaming duration and frequency
This collection uses cookies — small text files stored on devices. Users can manage cookie sharing through browser or device settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Where applicable, third-party analytics services may be used to assist in the collection and analysis of this information.
Purposes & Types of Information Collected
Communicate with individuals providing feedback, comments, or questions; administer contests. Information collected: name, contact information (phone, email, mailing address), and when applicable, social media profiles.
Determine eligibility, award prizes, and verify identity. Information collected: name, contact information, age/birthdate, government-issued photo identification, previous contest entries, submissions containing likeness or voice recordings.
Promote stations and third-party advertiser offerings. Information collected: name, contact information, likeness, voice recordings.
Communicate about advertising or airtime opportunities. Information collected: name, contact information, experience, skills, training; rarely credit card information for payment.
Evaluate applicants and rank candidates for employment positions. Information collected: name, contact information, employment history, education, skills, training.
Evaluate and rank candidates for internship opportunities. Information collected: name, contact information, education, skills, training.
How Information is Used
Information is used according to collection purposes and for:
- Consistent or beneficial purposes
- Fraud prevention and security assessment
- Delivering requested services or products
- De-identified research and statistics
- Purposes with obtained consent
- Other legally permitted purposes
Disclosure of Information
Disclosure occurs when necessary for stated purposes, with consent, by court order, or where legally permitted. Employees and agents access information only as required for job duties and maintain confidentiality obligations.
Transfer of Information
Information may be transferred to contractors, service providers, and third parties supporting business operations, who must maintain confidentiality. Information may be transferred to other Canadian provinces, territories, or foreign countries. Recipients must adhere to appropriate privacy and security standards, though other jurisdictions may not provide equivalent data protection.
Protection of Information
The company employs physical, electronic, and administrative security measures to protect information from loss and unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, internet transmission is not completely secure, and users transmit information at their own risk.
Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill collection purposes, satisfy legal or reporting requirements, or for at least one year following decisions made about individuals. The company reserves the right to anonymize and use de-identified data for any legitimate business purpose without notice or consent.
Your Rights
Access & Correction
Users have rights to request access to and correct personal information. The company may refuse changes if they would violate law or cause inaccuracy. Fees may apply for copying, transcribing, or transmitting information, with advance notification. Identity verification is required for requests.
Withdrawing Consent
Users may withdraw consent to personal information processing based on specific consent. However, withdrawal may prevent engagement with the company in intended ways.
Requests for access, correction, or consent withdrawal should be sent to:
Children Under 13
The company does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is collected without parental consent verification, it will be deleted. Parents concerned about potential collection should contact:
Changes to This Policy
This policy is regularly reviewed and amended based on business needs or legal changes. The revision date appears at the top of the page. Users are responsible for periodically reviewing the policy for changes.