Privacy PolicyPrivacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2025

1. Information We Collect

LocalHost Digital collects information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out the contact or booking form on our website
  • Send us an email or WhatsApp message
  • Subscribe to our newsletter

This may include your name, business name, email address, phone number, and information about your business needs. We also collect standard web analytics data (pages visited, time on site, referral source) through Google Analytics 4.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and schedule your free audit
  • Provide the services you've requested
  • Send you relevant updates, tips, and offers (only if you've opted in)
  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. PIPEDA Compliance

We are committed to complying with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the forthcoming reforms under Bill C-27.

Our commitments under PIPEDA:

  • Consent: We collect information only with your knowledge and consent.
  • Limiting collection: We collect only the information necessary for the identified purposes.
  • Limiting use: We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Safeguards: We protect your information with appropriate security measures.
  • Openness: We make our privacy practices available to you upon request.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Analytics (Google Analytics 4 — anonymized where possible)
  • Session management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Google Analytics 4 — website analytics
  • Vercel / Hosting provider — website hosting
  • Email service provider — for sending confirmation emails

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We select providers who maintain appropriate data protection standards.

6. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent for our use of your information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@localhostdigital.ca.

7. Contact for Privacy Matters

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

LocalHost Digital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Email: privacy@localhostdigital.ca
Phone: +1 (613) 404-8694

We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

⚠️ TODO: Have a lawyer review this policy before publishing.

Privacy Questions?

For any questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us.

privacy@localhostdigital.ca