Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

At DaycareRadar.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our daycare search and tracking service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and email address (when you create an account)
  • Phone number (for SMS notifications, optional)
  • Children's information (names, birthdates for age-appropriate search)
  • Location data (for nearby daycare search)

Usage Information

  • Search queries and filters used
  • Daycare centers you view or favorite
  • Alert preferences and notification settings
  • Contact logs and notes you create

Technical Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Device type and operating system
  • Page views and click patterns
  • Error logs and performance data

Browser Extension Data

When using our DaycareRadar Multi-Apply browser extension:

  • Form data you choose to auto-fill (parent/guardian information, child information)
  • URLs of daycare websites you visit during multi-apply sessions
  • Application status (completed, skipped) for tracking purposes

Important: The extension only activates on daycare websites during an active multi-apply session. It does not collect any data from other websites you visit. All form data is stored locally on your device and on our secure servers - it is never shared with third parties.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide personalized daycare search results based on your location and preferences
  • Send notifications about changes to daycares you're tracking
  • Maintain your waitlist applications and contact history
  • Improve our service through analytics and user feedback
  • Communicate important updates about our service
  • Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries

Data Protection & Security

Security Measures

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication with industry-standard protocols
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Chrome Extension Privacy

What the Extension Does

The DaycareRadar Multi-Apply Chrome extension helps parents apply to multiple daycare waitlists by pre-filling application forms with information you've already provided to DaycareRadar.ca.

Permissions Explained

  • Active Tab: To detect and fill forms on the current daycare website
  • Storage: To temporarily store your form data during a session
  • Tabs: To navigate to daycare websites in your apply list
  • Host Permissions: To interact with daycare website forms

Data Handling

  • Form data is only used during active multi-apply sessions you initiate
  • The extension does NOT collect browsing history or data from non-daycare sites
  • The extension does NOT sell or share your data with third parties
  • You remain in full control - review and submit each application yourself

Uninstalling

You can uninstall the extension at any time through Chrome's extension settings. Uninstalling removes all locally stored extension data from your browser.

Third-Party Services

Provincial and Municipal Open Data

Daycare information is sourced from provincial and municipal open data sources across Canada, which is publicly available information.

Google Services

We use Google Maps API for location services and address autocomplete. Google's privacy policy applies to these services.

Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how our service is used and to improve user experience.

Your Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notifications and marketing communications
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your personal information

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

DaycareRadar.ca

Email: privacy@daycareradar.ca

Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Your Privacy?

Our team is here to help you understand how we protect your information

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