Own Your Next Job · ownyournextjob.ca
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information is collected on this website, why it is collected, how it is used, and how you can access, correct, or withdraw your consent at any time.

This website is operated by Jamie L. Johnston, author of Own Your Next Job: How to Buy a Business Instead of Searching for Work. We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in full compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at: ownit@ownyournextjob.com

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide. Depending on how you interact with this website, this may include:

1. Your name (first and last)
2. Your email address

We do not collect payment information. Books are sold through various online stores, which operates under their own separate privacy policy.

We collect personal information through two forms on this website:

1. ARC Reader Signup Form — for readers who request a complimentary advance copy of Own Your Next Job in exchange for an honest Amazon review.
2. Free Templates Download Form — for visitors who request the free business acquisition templates from the book’s Appendix.

In both cases, your information is collected with your express consent at the point of submission. You will not be added to any mailing list without checking the consent checkbox on the form.

We collect your personal information for the following purposes:

1. To fulfil your request — to deliver your complimentary book copy or free template download to the email address you provide.
2. To send you relevant email updates — if you have given express consent, to notify you of book news, launch milestones, related content, and resources.
3. To communicate with you — to respond to any enquiries or requests you submit.
4. To improve this website — using anonymous, aggregated usage data to understand how visitors interact with the site.

We will only use your information for the purpose for which it was collected, or a directly related purpose, unless we have your consent to use it for something else.

Your information is used solely to:

1. Deliver the resource or content you requested
2. Send you email communications you have expressly opted into
3. Maintain our contact list through our email marketing provider

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. Ever.

To operate this website and deliver email communications, we use the following third-party service providers. Each operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

1. Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit) — our email marketing platform. When you submit a form on this website, your name and email address are stored securely in Kit.com. Kit.com is GDPR-compliant and follows industry-standard security practices. → kit.com/privacy-policy
2. Online Stores — books are sold online stores shown in the footer. Any purchase you make on these sites are subject to their privacy policy. We do not receive your payment or shipping information.
3. WordPress — this website is built on WordPress, hosted on servers located in North America. WordPress core and active plugins (including Yoast SEO, Wordfence, and WP Super Cache) may collect anonymized diagnostic or usage data as described in their respective privacy policies.
4. Google Analytics (if activated) — we may use Google Analytics to understand aggregate visitor behaviour. This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally. You may opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

This website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience, maintain site security, and collect anonymized usage statistics.

The cookies used on this site are:

1. Functional cookies — necessary for the website to operate correctly (e.g. caching, security).
2. Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors use the site (anonymized, aggregated data only).

You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using this website, though some features may function differently.

Any email communications sent to you from this website comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). This means:

1. You will only receive emails if you have given express consent by checking the consent checkbox on a signup form.
2. Every email we send includes a clear, one-click unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.
3. Every email we send identifies the sender — Jamie L. Johnston — and includes a valid mailing address as required by law.

To unsubscribe from email communications at any time, click the unsubscribe link in any email you receive, or email us at ownit@ownyournextjob.com and we will remove you promptly.

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These steps include:

1. HTTPS encryption on all pages of this website (indicated by the padlock icon in your browser)
2. Secure, access-controlled hosting infrastructure
3. Use of reputable, security-audited third-party services
4. Regular security scanning via Wordfence Security

No method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:

1. Email subscribers — retained in Kit.com until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
2. Enquiry records — retained for a reasonable period to resolve your request, then deleted.
3. Analytics data — retained in aggregate, anonymized form only.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at ownit@ownyournextjob.com.

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

1. Know what personal information we hold about you
2. Request access to your personal information
3. Request correction of inaccurate information
4. Withdraw your consent at any time (with reasonable notice, subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
5. Request deletion of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ownit@ownyournextjob.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you believe your privacy rights have not been respected, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca.

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us at ownit@ownyournextjob.com and we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact: ownit@ownyournextjob.com

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed in March 28th, 2026 and is written in plain language in accordance with the principles of Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA, S.C. 2000, c. 5).