Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to iListGTA ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit ilistgta.com and use our services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Data: Name, email address, and password when you register.
• Business Listings: Business name, address, phone, website, description, and images you submit.
• Communications: Messages you send via contact forms or enquiry forms.
• Profile Information: Optional profile photo and preferences.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, clicks, and time spent on pages.
• Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and preference cookies for theme settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display and manage your business listings, events, and coupons
• Process enquiries sent to businesses through our platform
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets)
• Improve and optimise our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Supabase: Our backend-as-a-service provider for authentication and database hosting (servers located in Canada/US).
• Vercel: Our hosting provider for the iListGTA website.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Business listing information (name, address, phone, website) that you mark as public will be visible to all site visitors and may be indexed by search engines.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management. Cannot be disabled.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your theme preference (dark/light mode). Stored in localStorage.

We do not use advertising or analytics tracking cookies. You can clear cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Business listing data is retained for the duration the listing is live on the platform plus 90 days after deletion for backup purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights (PIPEDA)

As a Canadian service, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ilistgta.com.

8. Children's Privacy

iListGTA is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, row-level security policies on our database, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: