Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2, 2026
Late Career Operator ("the Publication," "we," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information transparently and in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who we are
Late Career Operator is a weekly editorial publication operated by Marc-Eric LaRocque, based in Quebec, Canada.
For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach the person responsible for the protection of personal information at: [your email]
What we collect
We collect only the personal information necessary to operate the publication and respond to your inquiries. Specifically:
When you subscribe to the newsletter:
- Email address
- Optional first name (if you choose to provide it)
- Subscription date and source
- Email engagement data (opens, clicks, unsubscribes)
When you contact us:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you choose to share in your message
When you visit the site:
- Standard web analytics data (pages viewed, approximate location, device type, referring source)
- Cookies necessary for site functionality
How we use your information
We use your information only for the following purposes:
- To deliver the weekly newsletter and any transactional emails related to your subscription
- To respond to your inquiries about coaching, speaking, panels, or general questions
- To understand which content resonates so we can improve the publication
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Ever.
Where your information lives
The publication is hosted on Ghost, which stores subscriber data on servers operated by Ghost Foundation. Web analytics may be collected through Ghost's built-in analytics or [name your analytics provider, e.g., Plausible, Fathom]. Email delivery is handled through Ghost's integrated mail provider.
Some of these service providers may store data outside Quebec or Canada. By subscribing, you consent to your information being transferred to and processed in these jurisdictions, which may have different privacy protections than your own.
How long we keep it
We retain your information for as long as you remain a subscriber. If you unsubscribe, your email is removed from active mailing lists, though it may remain in suppression lists to ensure we don't accidentally email you again. Inquiry messages are retained for up to three years for reference, then deleted.
Your rights
Under Quebec Law 25, PIPEDA, and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent and unsubscribe at any time
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request portability of your data in a structured format
- Lodge a complaint with a privacy regulator
To exercise any of these rights, email [your email]. We respond within 30 days.
Cookies
The site uses minimal cookies, primarily for subscriber session management and basic analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.
Children
Late Career Operator is intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent version. Material changes will be communicated to subscribers by email.
Questions
For any privacy questions, contact the person responsible for the protection of personal information:
Marc-Eric LaRocque, marc-eric @ latecareeroperator.com, Quebec, Canada