Privacy Policy
BC ServiceFinder
Effective Date: May 10, 2025
BC ServiceFinder (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and complying with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of individuals who visit our website (https://bcservicefinder.ca) or use our services.
1. Scope of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information we collect through our website, including when users create listings, contact us, or use any of our services. It does not cover third-party websites linked to or from our platform. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
2. Collection and Use of Personal Information
We collect personal information only when necessary and with your knowledge and consent. Types of personal data we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business and physical address
- Payment information (for premium features)
- IP address and browser data
- User-submitted content (e.g., listings, messages)
We use this information to:
- Create and manage user listings
- Communicate with users
- Improve website performance and security
- Process payments
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
You may choose not to provide certain personal information; however, this may impact your ability to use some features of our site.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We may disclose personal data:
- With your consent
- To service providers involved in payment processing, analytics, and hosting (under contractual confidentiality)
- If required by law, court order, or to comply with legal processes
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, monitor website performance, and support essential site functionality. Cookies help us remember preferences and understand how users interact with the platform.
You can manage cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some functionalities.
5. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use services such as
- Google Analytics: to analyze website traffic. Data may be stored on servers in the U.S. but is anonymized wherever possible.
- Hotjar: to understand user behavior and improve usability.
- Social Media Plugins: e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. These platforms may collect data through plugins when users are logged in.
We are not responsible for how these third parties collect, use, or disclose your data. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.
6. User Rights and Data Access
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and transactional limitations)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@bcservicefinder.ca.
7. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Users are encouraged to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we have unintentionally collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact
BC ServiceFinder
Website: https://bcservicefinder.ca/contact-us/