Effective Date: January 1, 2025 daycarelist.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://daycarelist.org (the "Website"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website. 1. Information We Collect We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes: 1.1 Personal Data Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any information you voluntarily provide when you fill out forms on the Website (e.g., submitting a daycare or contacting us with questions). 1.2 Daycare Submission Data Information about daycares submitted by users, including the name, address, phone number, and any additional details provided in the submission. 1.3 Non-Personal Data Information that does not personally identify you, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed directly before and after accessing the Website. 1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect data and improve your experience on our Website. Types of cookies used include essential, functional, analytical, and marketing cookies. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings or the cookie management tool on our Website. 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: Provide and manage the Website. Respond to your inquiries and requests. Publish and display submitted daycare information. Analyze usage patterns to improve the Website’s functionality and user experience. Prevent fraudulent submissions and monitor for security breaches. Comply with legal obligations. 3. Legal Bases for Processing We process your data based on: Your consent (e.g., when you submit a form or agree to cookies). Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving Website functionality). Compliance with legal obligations. 4. Disclosure of Your Information 4.1 With Service Providers We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf, including the platform we use to manage this Website (Unicorn Platform). 4.2 To Comply with Legal Obligations If required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders. 4.3 With Your Consent We may disclose your information with your explicit consent for any purpose. 5. Data Transfers If your data is transferred outside Canada, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your information. 6. Data Security We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no security measures are 100% effective, and we cannot guarantee your information’s complete security. 7. Data Breach Notification In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required under applicable laws. 8. Data Retention We retain data you submit, including daycare submissions and inquiries, for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. Non-personal data, such as cookies and logs, is retained as per industry standards or until you delete it using your browser settings. 9. Third-Party Websites and Tools The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. We use third-party tools, such as Google Tag Manager (GTM), Google Analytics 4 (GA4), and makeadir.com, to operate and analyze the Website. These tools may process your data according to their privacy policies. Note that these tools may store data outside of Canada. 10. Analytics Tools We use third-party analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These tools may collect information such as the pages you visit, how long you spend on the Website, the device and browser you use, and your general geographic location (if enabled). This data is anonymized and aggregated for analytical purposes, helping us improve our Website and services. To opt out of analytics tracking, you can disable cookies in your browser settings or use tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. 11. Your Rights If you are a resident of Canada, you have certain rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), including: Accessing your personal data. Requesting corrections to your personal data. Requesting deletion of your personal data. Opting out of marketing communications. To exercise these rights, please contact us at: Email: hello@daycarelist.org 12. Children’s Privacy The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information. 13. Accessibility We are committed to making this Privacy Policy accessible to all users. If you require it in an alternative format, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11. 14. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. 15. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: hello@daycarelist.org Thank you for trusting daycarelist.org with your information.