Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to WinnipegInsiders.ca ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

By using WinnipegInsiders.ca, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, our server and third-party analytics services may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search query that brought you here
  • Device type and operating system

Information You Provide

We do not currently operate contact forms, comment sections, or user accounts. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly. If you contact us by email, we retain your email address and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We may use the following types of cookies:

  • Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site (pages viewed, session duration, traffic sources).
  • Functional cookies — used to remember your preferences (such as region or language settings).

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our site may not function properly without cookies. For information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Understand how visitors find and use our content, so we can improve it
  • Monitor and analyze traffic patterns and site performance
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Respond to inquiries sent to us directly
  • Comply with our legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data when you visit our site:

  • Google Analytics — collects anonymized data about site traffic and user behaviour. See Google's Privacy Policy and the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
  • Google Maps — used to display embedded maps of Winnipeg neighbourhoods. Google may collect data when these maps load. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Search Console — used to monitor our site's search performance. No visitor data is shared with us beyond aggregated search statistics.
  • Tailwind CSS CDN — stylesheet delivered via a content delivery network. The CDN may log your IP address as part of standard server logging.

6. External Links

Our website contains links to external websites (local businesses, service providers, etc.). These links are marked with rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" and open in a new tab. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit via our links.

7. Data Retention

Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google's default retention settings. Email correspondence is retained only as long as needed to resolve your inquiry, and is deleted thereafter.

8. Children's Privacy

WinnipegInsiders.ca is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights (PIPEDA / Canadian Privacy Law)

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent to our use of your data (where applicable)
  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email listed below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Winnipeg Insiders
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Email: hello@winnipeginsiders.ca