Privacy Policy

Who We Are

This website (ontariohstrebate.ca) is an informational resource about Ontario's 2026 HST rebate program. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency, or any government body.

What Information We Collect

This site does not collect personal information through forms. We collect technical information automatically via cookies and tracking technologies (see "Cookies and Tracking" below) only with your consent. This may include IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referral source.

How We Use Your Information

Technical data collected via the Meta Pixel (with your consent) is used to:

• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Understand how visitors interact with this website
• Deliver relevant advertisements on other platforms

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Who We Share Your Information With

• Vercel (hosting provider) — hosts this website
• Meta (Facebook) — if you consent to cookies, the Meta Pixel collects browsing data for advertising purposes. See Meta's Data Policy.

We do not share your personal information with any other third parties.

Cookies and Tracking

This site uses the following tracking technologies:

• Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Tracks page views, form submissions, and phone clicks for advertising optimization. Only activated with your consent.

When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner will ask for your permission before any tracking cookies are set. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Essential cookies (required for basic site functionality) do not require consent.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We do not collect personal data through forms. Cookie and pixel data is managed by Meta according to their retention policies.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA

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

• Withdraw consent for cookie tracking at any time by clearing your browser cookies
• Access information about what data has been collected

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted transmission (HTTPS) and secure hosting infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, please reach out via the contact information on this site.