Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
RideRadar.ca ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
📧 Personal Information
Email addresses only - collected when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter
- Used solely for newsletter delivery
- Never sold or shared with third parties
- Easy unsubscribe anytime
📊 Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected to improve your experience:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Anonymized IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
3. How We Use Your Information
Email Addresses
We use your email address exclusively to:
- Send newsletters with valuable car information and industry insights
- Share important updates about our service improvements
- Provide customer support when you contact us
What we DON'T do:
We never sell, rent, trade, or share your email with third parties
for marketing purposes.
Non-Personal Information
We use aggregated, non-personal data to:
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns to optimize content
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
- Understand which car information is most valuable to users
4. Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information:
🔍 Right to Know
Know what information we have about you
✏️ Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate information
🗑️ Right to Delete
Request deletion of your information
✉️ Easy Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe from newsletters instantly
📋 Right to Complain
File complaints with Privacy Commissioner
📁 Right to Access
Request copies of your data
5. Data Security & Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Access Controls: Limited access on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
- Secure Storage: Data stored on secure, Canadian-based servers
6. Newsletter Management
- Subscribing: Newsletter subscription is completely voluntary and opt-in only.
- Unsubscribing: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
7. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and improve user experience
- Analyze website performance and usage patterns
- Ensure website security and functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some website functionality may be limited.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for:
- Email delivery: Newsletter distribution (subject to strict privacy agreements)
- Website analytics: Understanding user behavior (anonymized data only)
- Website hosting: Secure, Canadian-based hosting services
All third-party services are required to maintain equivalent privacy protection standards.
9. Data Retention
Website analytics: Anonymized usage data is retained for up to 2 years for trend analysis and website improvement.
10. Children's Privacy
RideRadar.ca is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
11. Compliance with Canadian Law
This Privacy Policy complies with Canadian federal privacy legislation, including PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to
exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: admin@rideradar.ca
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
