Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Who We Are
PinSpots ("we", "us", "our") operates the website pinspots.co, a Canadian directory service that helps users find licensed childcare facilities. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information. Specifically:
- Automatically collected: Standard web server logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URL. This data is collected to maintain site security and understand usage patterns.
- Voluntarily provided: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.
We do not require account creation, and we do not collect names, phone numbers, payment information, or any other personal details through this website.
3. Childcare Facility Data
The childcare facility listings displayed on this site are sourced from publicly available provincial licensing registries and government open data portals. This information is public record and is published by provincial governments. We do not collect this data from private individuals.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain the website
- To respond to inquiries you send us
- To analyze site usage in aggregate (no individual tracking)
- To improve our directory and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. If we introduce analytics tools in the future, we will update this policy and provide notice.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on Vercel (vercel.com). Vercel may collect standard server logs as part of their hosting service. Please refer to Vercel's Privacy Policy for details on their data practices.
7. Data Retention
Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days. Any email correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry.
8. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you (if any)
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for future data collection
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults searching for childcare services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Email: skybhikarry@gmail.com