This Privacy Policy describes how West Shore Living Media Ltd. ("we", "us", or "our"), operating westshoreliving.org, collects, uses, and handles information when you visit this website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit the contact form on this site, we collect the name, phone number, and email address you enter. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add contact form submissions to any mailing list, and we do not share this information with third parties.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our server logs record basic access data including IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate traffic analysis only. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.
Cookies
We use a single first-party cookie to record whether you have accepted or declined our cookie notice. This cookie contains no personal information beyond a binary accepted/rejected value and expires after 365 days. We do not use third-party tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics platforms that set persistent cross-site identifiers.
How We Use Information
- To respond to messages sent through the contact form
- To understand aggregate site usage patterns for editorial purposes
- To maintain security and diagnose technical problems
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with any third party for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained in our email system for up to 12 months and then deleted. Server access logs are retained for 90 days. Cookie consent records expire automatically after 365 days.
Your Rights Under PIPEDA
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information (where applicable)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@westshoreliving.org or at the address below.
External Links
Articles on this site link to external resources including government websites and authoritative reference sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Links to external sites open in a new tab and are provided for informational reference only.
Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the site after that date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
West Shore Living Media Ltd.
4480 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 4X4
Phone: +1 (604) 555-0183
Email: info@westshoreliving.org