Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Governed by Alberta PIPA & Canada's PIPEDA
Plain Language Summary We collect minimal information, never sell your data, never display your email publicly, and you can request removal of any listing or personal information at any time. We comply with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Canada's PIPEDA.

1. Who We Are

EdmontonBusiness.ca is a free online business directory operated in Alberta, Canada. References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to EdmontonBusiness.ca and its operators.

2. Applicable Privacy Laws

We operate under and comply with:

3. Information We Collect

Business Directory Data: Publicly available business information from OpenStreetMap (Open Database Licence) and voluntary submissions — names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, and categories — all publicly available information.

Business Submission Data: When you submit a listing we collect: business name, address, phone, business email, website URL, category, and description. Your personal email is used only to contact you about your listing and is never displayed publicly.

Contact Form Data: Your name, email, subject, and message — used solely to respond to your inquiry and never shared with third parties.

Automatically Collected: We do not use tracking cookies, analytics pixels, or advertising scripts. Standard server logs are retained for 30 days for security purposes only.

4. How We Use Your Information

We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, advertising, or sale to third parties.

5. Email Address Protection

Email addresses submitted through our forms are never displayed publicly on the website. They are stored securely on our server and used only for internal communication regarding your listing or inquiry. We do not publish, sell, or share email addresses with any third party.

6. Consent

Under Alberta PIPA, we are required to obtain meaningful consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. By submitting a business listing or contact form, you consent to the collection and use of that information as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us through our contact form.

7. Your Rights Under Alberta PIPA

As an Alberta resident, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, use our contact form. We respond within 30 days as required by Alberta PIPA.

8. Listing Removal

Business owners may request removal or correction of their listing at any time via our contact form. We process removal requests within 48 hours.

9. Data Security

Our website is served exclusively over HTTPS (TLS encryption). Data is stored on a secured server in Canada. We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. We do not sell, share, or distribute personal or business contact information to any third party.

10. Data Retention

Active listing data is retained while the listing is active. Contact form messages are deleted after 90 days. Server security logs are deleted after 30 days. Personal information deletion requests are processed within 48 hours.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately through our contact form.

12. Links to External Sites

Our directory contains links to business websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

14. Privacy Officer & Contact

For privacy questions, access requests, or complaints, please use our contact form. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta: