Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Who We Are
Optiweb Canada provides website design, optimization, and digital services. Our website address is: https://www.optiweb.ca
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile image may be visible to the public.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
Contact Forms & Lead Forms
When you submit a contact form or Meta Instant Form, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business or restaurant name
- City or location
- Any additional details you choose to provide
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry, provide quotes, or deliver services you requested.
Cookies
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt‑in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
Login Cookies
If you have an account and log in:
- A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies.
- Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- Screen preference cookies last for one year.
Editing Cookies
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved to record the post ID. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external website directly.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as WordPress Stats or Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve user experience. These tools may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Referring URLs
- Device information
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except:
- Service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or spam detection
- Payment processors (e.g., PayPal) when applicable
- Legal authorities if required by law
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely.
- User profiles (for registered users) store the information provided until the user deletes or updates it.
- Contact form submissions and lead form submissions are retained as long as necessary to provide services or support.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal data (except data we must retain for legal or security reasons)
To make a request, contact us at: info@optiweb.ca
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
How We Protect Your Data
We use security measures such as:
- Encrypted connections (SSL)
- Secure hosting environments
- Access controls for administrative accounts
Data Breach Procedures
If a data breach occurs, we will:
- Investigate the issue
- Notify affected users when required
- Take corrective action to prevent future breaches
Third‑Party Services
Some features on our site rely on third‑party services such as:
- Gravatar
- Jetpack / WordPress.com
- PayPal (for payments)
These services may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies.
Automated Decision‑Making
We do not use automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.
Industry Regulatory Disclosures
We comply with applicable Canadian privacy regulations and digital advertising standards.
