Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to operate and improve the Services. This may include:

• Basic contact details you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when submitting forms.
• Usage data about how you interact with the Services, including pages viewed, searches performed, and approximate location inferred from your IP address.
• Device and technical information, such as browser type, operating system, and referral URLs.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve the Services, including:

• Responding to inquiries you submit through our contact forms.
• Monitoring usage trends and diagnosing technical issues to improve performance.
• Developing new features and ensuring the accuracy of inspection data presented.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how the Services are used, and personalize your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit certain functionality.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with hosting or analytics, subject to confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information if required by law, to enforce our Terms of Service, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Local Health Inspections and our users.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

6. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links and Data Sources

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or reference inspection data sourced from public agencies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

10. International Users

The Services are operated from Canada. If you access the Services from outside Canada, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in Canada, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for trusting Local Health Inspections.