Privacy Policy | Switching Styles

Switching Styles | Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 22, 2025
Last Updated: December 22, 2025

SwitchingStyles.ca (“Switching Styles”, the “Blog”, “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an online music blog and publication operated by Dylanna Fisher Communications in Alberta, Canada. Switching Styles provides music‑related articles, interviews, reviews, opinion pieces, and resources for music lovers and music makers around the world.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with SwitchingStyles.ca, our newsletters, and our related online services. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.

If you disagree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

Your Privacy Matters To Us

At Switching Styles, your trust is of utmost importance to us. We want to be a reliable source of informative, entertaining, and genuine content. We are committed to transparency in all aspects of our blog. As an extension of Dylanna Fisher Communications, we assure you that we make every effort to uphold the highest standards. By reading or continuing to read our legal documents, you actively consent to our terms and conditions.

However, we understand that errors or concerns may arise, and we are committed to addressing and rectifying any issues. Your satisfaction and confidence in our platform are our primary concerns.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns, especially about sponsored content. We want to continuously improve and deliver the best possible experience while keeping our community united and well-informed.

Thank you for being a part of the Switching Styles community. Your continued support enables us to deliver authentic, diverse music-related content.

Privacy Disclaimer

Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. We assure you that we will never sell, trade or disclose your personal information to any third party without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Visitors to SwitchingStyles.ca
Users who interact with our content, forms, newsletters, social media, and advertising
Advertisers, sponsors, collaborators, and artists who contact us or provide information through the Site or by email

For the purposes of this Policy:

“Personal information” or “personal data” means information about an identifiable individual (such as name, email address, IP address, or online identifiers), as defined by applicable laws.
“Processing” means any operation performed on personal information, including collection, use, storage, disclosure, and deletion.

Who We Are

Scope and Key Definitions

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Visitors to SwitchingStyles.ca
Users who interact with our content, forms, newsletters, social media, and advertising
Advertisers, sponsors, collaborators, and artists who contact us or provide information through the Site or by email

For the purposes of this Policy:

“Personal information” or “personal data” means information about an identifiable individual (such as name, email address, IP address, or online identifiers), as defined by applicable laws.
“Processing” means any operation performed on personal information, including collection, use, storage, disclosure, and deletion.

Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways: information you provide to us, information collected automatically, and information we receive from third parties.

Information Provided By You

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
Submit a contact form or send us an email
Comment on blog posts (including via integrated comment systems)
Apply for or purchase advertising, sponsorships, or other promotional services
Participate in surveys, contests, or feedback requests
Offer guest posts, music submissions, or collaboration proposals

Depending on what you choose to share, this may include:

Name or display name
Email address
Social media handles or links
Artist/band/project information and bios
Website URLs or portfolio links
Information about your products, services, events, or campaigns
Any other content you voluntarily provide in messages, comments, or attachments

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit SwitchingStyles.ca, certain information is collected automatically by the Site and its hosting/analytics tools. This may include:

IP address and general location (e.g., city/region)
Device type, operating system, and browser type/version
Date and time of visits
Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on pages
Referring URL (the page that led you to our Site)

This data is typically used in aggregated or pseudonymized form to understand site performance, diagnose technical issues, and improve content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, support advertising, and enable embedded media. Some cookies are essential for the Site to function; others are used only with your consent, where applicable law requires it.

For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, the third‑party services that may set cookies (such as Wix, Google AdSense/Wix Monetize, YouTube, Spotify, and social media tools), and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

To Operate and Maintain the Site

Provide access to our content and features
Ensure the security, stability, and performance of the Site
Diagnose technical issues, prevent abuse, and detect suspicious activity

To Communicate With You

Respond to your inquiries, comments, requests, and submissions
Send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails you have opted into
Provide information about changes to our policies, terms, or services

To Provide Advertising, Sponsorships, and Collaborations

Process and respond to advertising and sponsorship inquiries
Manage sponsored content and campaigns (including contact, billing, and deliverables)
Communicate with artists, labels, brands, and agencies about features, interviews, and promotions

To Analyze and Improve Our Content

Understand how visitors use the Site
Evaluate which posts, topics, and features are most engaging
Develop new content, features, or services based on interests and trends

To Comply with Legal Obligations and Protect Rights

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests
Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other policies
Protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users, partners, or the public

We process personal information only when we have a lawful basis, which may include your consent, our legitimate interests (such as operating and improving the Site), and legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information in the typical sense of selling customer lists for independent use. However, we may share personal information in the following ways:

Service Providers and Platform Partners

We rely on third‑party services to host and operate the Site, manage email lists, deliver analytics and advertising, and enable social and media features. These may include:

Website platform and hosting (e.g., Wix)
Email/newsletter providers
Analytics and performance tools
Advertising and affiliate platforms
Social media and embedded media providers (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, social networks)

These providers process personal information on our behalf or in connection with their own services. They are expected to handle that data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law.

Third‑Party Links, Embeds, and Services

The Site may contain links to or integrations with third‑party websites, platforms, apps, and services, including, but not limited to, YouTube, Spotify, social media platforms, analytics and advertising networks, and Wix‑based integrations.

These third‑party services are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, availability, policies, or practices.
Your use of third‑party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies, which you should review before engaging with them.

The presence of a link, embed, widget, or reference does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Switching Styles.

Advertising and Sponsored Content

When you engage us for advertising or sponsored content, we may share limited information (such as your name, public profile, or links you provide) in the sponsored materials themselves (e.g., “In partnership with [Brand/Artist]”). We may also share necessary information with payment providers, invoicing systems, or collaboration tools to manage the relationship.

Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose personal information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal process
Respond to lawful requests by public authorities
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Switching Styles, our users, or others
Enforce our Terms and Conditions or other agreements

Business Transfers

If Switching Styles or Dylanna Fisher Communications undergoes a business change (such as a merger, acquisition, or transfer of certain Site-related assets), personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal safeguards.

International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from Canada, but our service providers and partners may be located in other countries. As a result, your personal information may be processed outside your home jurisdiction, where privacy laws may differ and may be less protective than those in your region.

Where required by law, we take reasonable steps to ensure that transfers of personal information are subject to appropriate safeguards (for example, contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms used by our service providers), and that your data is handled securely.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide the Site and related services
Communicate with you and manage your preferences
Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements and protect our rights

Retention periods can vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected. For example:

Newsletter/email information is kept while you remain subscribed and for a reasonable period afterward for record‑keeping or suppression lists.
Contact form and business correspondence may be kept for as long as necessary to manage relationships, respond to inquiries, and meet legal and accounting obligations.
Analytics and log data may be retained for shorter periods in an aggregated or pseudonymized form.

If you would like to know how long we retain specific types of information, please get in touch with us using the details below.

Your Rights and Choices

Your privacy rights can vary depending on your jurisdiction, but may include:

Access and Correction
You may have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion and Restriction
You may be able to request that we delete certain personal information or restrict how we process it, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
Objection and Withdrawal of Consent
Where we rely on consent (for example, for newsletters or certain cookies), you may withdraw your consent at any time. Where we process personal information based on legitimate interests, you may have the right to object to that processing in some circumstances.
Portability
In some jurisdictions, you may have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine‑readable format, and to have it transferred to another controller where technically feasible.

Marketing Preferences

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in the email or by contacting us. You can also manage cookie‑based marketing and tracking through our cookie banner and your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy).

If you are located in a jurisdiction that provides specific privacy rights (e.g., the EU/UK, California, or others) and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you may also have the right to complain to your local data protection or privacy regulator.

Children’s Privacy

Switching Styles is intended for a general audience but is not explicitly directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate. We recommend that parents and guardians supervise their children’s online activities and help them understand online privacy.

Security Measures

We take reasonable physical, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures may include:

Use of secure hosting providers and HTTPS encryption
Access controls and permissions for administrative accounts
Limited access to personal information on a need‑to‑know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use caution when sharing information online.

Third‑Party Websites and Services

Our Site may contain links to external websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us, including advertisers, sponsors, partners, social media platforms, and music or video services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third‑party sites or services. Your interactions with them are governed by their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third‑party sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external services you visit or use.

Policy Changes

Thank you for being a part of the Switching Styles community! We may occasionally update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with regulatory requirements.

Please review this page periodically for any revisions.

For More Information

For more information about our website and Switching Styles, please visit the following legal pages.

These sections provide crucial information about our policies and procedures so you can use our platform with confidence. Your comprehension of and adherence to these rules help Switching Styles remain a trustworthy and entertaining music blog. We appreciate your help and your contribution to our community.

Questions about our policies?

Contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or requests. We at Switching Styles are always here to help with our materials, resolve any issues you may have, or answer any questions about our rules.