Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Our Commitment to Privacy
Shop Canada respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to protecting the privacy of Canadian visitors and complying with applicable privacy laws, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
Information We Collect
Shop Canada is designed to be used without requiring personal information. We do not require account creation, registration, or login to browse deals. However, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked
- Technical data: Browser type, device type, operating system, screen resolution
- Location data: General geographic location (country/province level) based on IP address
- Referral data: How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct link, etc.)
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns
- Affiliate cookies: Track referrals to retailer websites for commission purposes
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features but will not prevent you from browsing deals.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve our website and user experience
- Understand which deals and features are most popular
- Ensure the site works correctly on different devices and browsers
- Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
- Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may collect information:
- Analytics providers: To understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Hosting providers: To serve website content (e.g., Vercel)
- Affiliate networks: To track purchases and calculate commissions
When you click a deal link and visit a retailer's website, that retailer's privacy policy applies to any information you provide to them.
Data Retention
We retain analytics data in aggregate form to understand long-term trends. We do not maintain individual user profiles or store personal information beyond what is necessary for site operation.
Your Rights
As a Canadian resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for data collection
- Opt out of analytics tracking
Since we do not collect personal information requiring accounts or registration, most visitors have no stored personal data with us.
Children's Privacy
Shop Canada is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please visit our About page for more information.