1. Introduction

Canada Grants Database ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. We operate in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and profile photo when you create an account
• Business Eligibility Data: Business size, industry, geographic location, revenue range, business stage, and demographic information (e.g., women-owned, Indigenous-owned) that you voluntarily provide to receive personalized program recommendations
• Saved Preferences: Programs you save, search criteria you store, and notification preferences
• Payment Information: When you subscribe to our premium service, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details directly.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• IP Address: Used for security, rate limiting, and anonymous usage tracking
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies to maintain your login state and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services, including personalized program recommendations
• Generate AI-powered eligibility scores based on your business profile
• Send email notifications about saved searches and program updates (with your consent)
• Process subscription payments and manage your account
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Prevent fraud and ensure security of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

• Supabase: Database hosting and user authentication
• Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions
• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
• Google (Gemini AI): AI-powered program categorization and eligibility scoring

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing their use of your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our services (as listed above)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: