Clear information about using MaryInVancity and how your personal information is handled.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia
Terms of Service
Welcome to MaryInVancity. These terms are written to make the relationship between the site and its readers straightforward.
- About these terms
These Terms of Service govern your use of MaryInVancity, including its articles, photographs, videos, newsletters and other content. By accessing or using the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. - Editorial content
MaryInVancity shares personal experiences and general information about travel, food, wine, events and lifestyle topics. Content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Experiences, prices, hours, availability and travel conditions can change, so you should confirm important details directly with the relevant business, destination or service provider. - No professional advice
Nothing on this site is legal, medical, financial, dietary, safety or other professional advice. You are responsible for assessing your own circumstances, including allergies, accessibility needs, travel documents, insurance and personal safety, and for consulting a qualified professional where appropriate. - Sponsored and affiliate content
Some content may be sponsored, hosted, gifted or created in partnership with a brand or destination. Some links may be affiliate links, which means MaryInVancity may receive a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Material relationships will be disclosed in or near the relevant content. Editorial opinions remain our own. - Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the site and its original writing, photographs, videos, branding and design are owned by or licensed to MaryInVancity and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may share links and brief excerpts with clear credit. You may not reproduce, republish, sell, scrape or commercially exploit substantial portions of the content without prior written permission. - Comments and submissions
If you submit a comment, message, photograph, review or other material, you confirm that you have the right to share it and that it is not unlawful, abusive, misleading, infringing or malicious. You retain ownership of your material, but grant MaryInVancity a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce and moderate it for operating and promoting the site. We may remove submissions at our discretion. - Third-party links and services
The site may link to or embed content from third parties. MaryInVancity does not control and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, products, services or privacy practices. Your use of a third-party site is governed by that party’s own terms and policies. - Acceptable use
You may not misuse the site, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, collect information about other visitors, impersonate another person or use the site in a way that violates applicable law or another person’s rights. - Disclaimers and liability
The site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, MaryInVancity makes no warranty that content will always be complete, current, accurate or uninterrupted. MaryInVancity will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, the site or third-party services. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded. - Changes and governing law
We may update these terms from time to time by posting a revised version and changing the date above. Your continued use after an update means you accept the revised terms. These terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia and the applicable laws of Canada, and disputes will be subject to the courts of British Columbia.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information may be collected when you visit or contact MaryInVancity, why it is used and the choices available to you.
- Information we collect
We may collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, comment, message, contest entry or newsletter preferences. We may also collect technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser and device type, approximate location, referring page, pages viewed and interaction data through cookies, server logs and analytics tools. - How we use information
We use information to operate and secure the site; respond to messages and comments; send newsletters you request; administer contests or promotions; understand readership and improve content; measure campaigns and affiliate referrals; meet legal obligations; and prevent fraud, abuse or technical problems. - Consent and choices
Where required, we collect, use and disclose personal information with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law. You may withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual limits, by contacting us. Marketing emails will include an unsubscribe option. You can also adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies, although some site features may work differently. - Cookies and analytics
Cookies and similar technologies help remember preferences, measure traffic and understand how visitors use the site. Analytics, advertising, affiliate and embedded-content providers may set their own cookies or collect interaction data. Their handling of information is governed by their own privacy policies. - When information is shared
We may share information with service providers that support hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, comments, advertising and site administration; with a promotion partner when clearly disclosed; when required by law or to protect rights and safety; or as part of a business transfer. We do not sell personal information in the ordinary meaning of the word. - International processing
Some service providers may process or store information outside British Columbia or Canada. Information in another jurisdiction may be accessible to courts, law-enforcement or regulatory authorities under that jurisdiction’s laws. - Retention and safeguards
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described, legal requirements, dispute resolution and security. We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. No online system can be guaranteed completely secure. - Your privacy rights
You may ask to access or correct personal information we hold about you, or ask questions about how it has been handled. We may need to verify your identity and may be permitted or required by law to limit a response. You may also contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia if you have an unresolved concern. - Children’s privacy
MaryInVancity is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can review and, where appropriate, delete it. - External and embedded content
Articles may include embedded maps, videos, social posts, booking widgets or other third-party content. Interacting with that content may allow the provider to collect information as if you had visited its service directly. Review the provider’s privacy policy before interacting. - Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes to the site, our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes may also be highlighted on the site where appropriate.