Privacy Policy

FieldNews ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Aimsio Inc. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use fieldnews.net and subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Email address (required)
• The region you choose (optional)
• Where you signed up, for example an article or the subscribe page (recorded automatically)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we may collect:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

• Newsletter delivery: Send you our newsletter and relevant updates
• Site improvement: Understand which content resonates with readers
• Communication: Respond to your inquiries or feedback
• Legal compliance: Meet our legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

The Field Report Newsletter

Newsletter subscriber data (your email address, the region you chose and where you signed up) is stored and processed by Aimsio Inc., which runs FieldNews, on infrastructure it shares with its other properties, including CrewFinder.

We use it only to send you The Field Report and related FieldNews updates. We count opens and link clicks in each issue so we can see which sections are useful. We do not sell it or share it for anyone else's marketing.

Every email carries an unsubscribe link. Follow it, confirm, and we stop sending.

Third-Party Services

We use the following services that may process your data:

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for site functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect site functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. When you unsubscribe, we stop sending to you and keep only a record that you opted out, so you are not emailed again. Site analytics data is retained in aggregate form and is not personally identifiable.

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt-out: We do not sell personal information
• Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@fieldnews.net.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Legal basis: We process your data based on consent (newsletter signup) and legitimate interests (site analytics)
• Right to withdraw consent: You may unsubscribe at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint: With your local data protection authority

Data Controller: Aimsio Inc., 5005 Dalhousie Dr NW, Unit 175 Suite 1490, Calgary, AB T3A 5R8, Canada

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted through our site.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of significant changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.