Privacy Policy
 

Nancy Mercier | Libertas Publishing Canada

Website: www.nancymercier.ca
Effective Date: October 14, 2026
Contact: info@nancymercier.ca
 

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Welcome to the official website of Nancy Mercier, author, advocate, and founder of Libertas Publishing Canada.

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, protected, and shared when you visit www.nancymercier.ca, subscribe to newsletters, communicate with us, access resources, or use services offered through this website.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable.
 

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have been provided with information about our privacy practices. Where consent is required, we will seek it in an appropriate manner.
 

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with this website, we may collect the following information:
 

Information you voluntarily provide:

• Your first and last name, if provided.

• Your email address.

• Newsletter subscriptions and communication preferences.

• Messages, questions, comments, or inquiries submitted through contact forms.

• Information voluntarily provided when registering for events, support groups, or other activities that may be offered in the future.

• Information necessary to process purchases or orders, if online shopping becomes available.

Information collected automatically:

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected through Wix and other website services, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device information, approximate geographic location, pages visited, referral sources, and website interaction data.
 

This information may be used to maintain website security, understand visitor activity, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve website performance.
 

We encourage visitors not to include sensitive personal or medical information in general website forms unless specifically requested through an appropriate and secure process.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal information may be used to:

• Send newsletters, website launch announcements, articles, book updates, and other communications you have requested.

• Provide information about publications, podcasts, videos, educational resources, and upcoming projects.

• Respond to questions, messages, and inquiries.

• Manage event registrations and participation in programs or activities, where offered.

• Process book orders or other transactions if purchasing functionality is introduced.

• Improve website performance, accessibility, content, and visitor experience.

• Maintain website security and prevent misuse.

• Fulfil applicable legal and administrative obligations.

We will not use personal information for materially different purposes without providing appropriate notice and obtaining consent where required.
 

4. Newsletters and Email Communications

When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive communications relating to Nancy Mercier's writing, publications, articles, projects, and activities, according to the preferences you select.
 

Newsletter topics may include:

• Books and publications from Libertas Publishing Canada.

• Soul Talk articles, reflections, and podcasts.

• The Healing Compass health and wellness resources.

• Cancer Support Circle news and activities.

• State of Liberty commentary and updates.

• General website announcements and upcoming projects.

We respect your inbox and do not wish to send unwanted communications.
 

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in those messages or contacting us at info@nancymercier.ca.
 

Where available, you may also update your subscription preferences to receive only the topics that interest you.
 

We aim to comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), including applicable requirements for consent, sender identification, and unsubscribe options.
 

5. How Your Information Is Stored and Protected

This website is created and hosted using Wix, which provides website hosting, forms, subscriber management, and related services.

Information submitted through Wix forms may be stored and processed using Wix's systems and infrastructure.
 

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration. These measures may include access controls, secure website connections, and security features provided by our technology partners.
 

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
 

We encourage visitors to avoid sharing passwords, financial account details, or sensitive medical information through ordinary email or general contact forms.
 

6. Sharing Information With Third Parties

We do not sell or rent our newsletter subscribers' personal information to advertisers or data brokers.
 

We may share limited information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website, deliver requested communications, process transactions, or provide services.
 

These providers may include:

• Wix, for website hosting, forms, contact management, and email services.

• Email delivery and newsletter service providers.

• Payment processors or book fulfilment services, if online purchasing becomes available.

• Website analytics, security, and technical support providers.

• Other service providers necessary to operate requested programs or activities.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect our legal rights, website security, or the safety of others.
 

Some service providers may process or store information outside Canada, where different privacy laws may apply.
 

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, improve security, remember visitor preferences, and understand website performance.
 

Certain cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Other cookies, including analytics or marketing cookies, may be used if those features are enabled.
 

Where required, visitors will be offered appropriate choices regarding non-essential cookies.
 

You may also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function as intended.

As additional website features or third-party services are introduced, our cookie practices may change, and this policy will be updated accordingly.
 

8. External Websites and Social Media

This website may include links to external platforms, including Substack, Facebook, book retailers, podcast providers, and other third-party websites.
 

These external services operate independently and may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.
 

We encourage visitors to review the privacy practices of external websites before providing personal information.
 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independent third-party services.
 

9. Health Resources and Support Activities

Nancy Mercier publishes educational content relating to health, cancer, chronic illness, disability, caregiving, complementary approaches, spirituality, and whole-person wellness.
 

Visitors may choose to share personal experiences when communicating with us or participating in future support activities.
 

Health-related information is sensitive and deserves particular care. If future programs require the collection of personal health information, the nature of that collection, its purpose, applicable consent requirements, and additional privacy safeguards will be explained before such information is requested.
 

Information submitted through general website contact forms should not be considered confidential medical communication.
 

Our publications and educational resources are not intended to replace the advice, diagnosis, or treatment of qualified healthcare professionals.
 

10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

• Access personal information we hold about you.

• Correct inaccurate or outdated information.

• Withdraw consent for optional communications or other consent-based activities.

• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legitimate legal or administrative retention requirements.

• Ask questions or raise concerns about how your information is handled.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact:

info@nancymercier.ca
 

We may need to verify your identity before disclosing, correcting, or deleting personal information.
 

We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
 

11. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, provide requested services, maintain appropriate records, or meet applicable legal obligations.
 

Newsletter subscriber information may be retained while a subscription remains active.
 

When information is no longer required, it will be deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled appropriately, subject to applicable requirements and the capabilities of our service providers.
 

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended primarily for a general adult audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children's online activities.

If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without any required parental or guardian consent, we will take appropriate steps to address the matter.

13. International Visitors

Although this website operates from New Brunswick, Canada, our publications and resources are intended for readers internationally.

Personal information may be processed in countries outside Canada through our website hosting and technology providers.

Visitors from other jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights under laws applicable to them.

We will make reasonable efforts to address applicable privacy requirements and requests.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technology providers, or applicable laws.

Any revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

Nancy Mercier
Libertas Publishing Canada
New Brunswick, Canada

Email: info@nancymercier.ca
Website: www.nancymercier.ca

We value your trust and appreciate the opportunity to share our publications, resources, and work with you while respecting your privacy.

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