Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Who We Are
This website (ontariohstrebate.ca) is operated as a private real estate advisory service. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency, or any government body. Lead inquiries are handled by a licensed real estate salesperson registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) operating under RE/MAX.
For privacy inquiries, contact us at (905) 456-0444.
What Information We Collect
When you submit the consultation request form, we collect:
- Full name (required)
- Email address (required)
- Phone number (optional)
- Budget range (required)
- Preferred geographic area (optional)
- Buyer type (optional)
- APS signing status (optional)
We also collect technical information automatically via cookies and tracking technologies (see "Cookies and Tracking" below), including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referral source.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiry: A licensed real estate professional will contact you by phone or email to discuss your pre-construction home purchase and estimated HST rebate.
- To provide personalized guidance: Your budget, area, and buyer type help us tailor our recommendations.
- To improve our service: Aggregated, anonymized data may be used to improve this website.
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Who We Share Your Information With
- Resend (email delivery service) — processes email notifications of form submissions
- Vercel (hosting provider) — hosts this website and processes form submissions via serverless functions
- 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 retain your form submission data for up to 24 months from the date of submission, after which it is deleted. You may request earlier deletion at any time (see "Your Rights" below).
Your Rights Under PIPEDA
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for future communications at any time
- Request deletion of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at (905) 456-0444 or email the address provided in any communication from us.
Communications (CASL Compliance)
We will only contact you by email or text message if you have provided express consent via the checkbox on our form. You may withdraw consent at any time by replying "unsubscribe" to any message or contacting us directly. Phone calls in response to your inquiry are considered implied consent under CASL.
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 or your personal information, contact us at (905) 456-0444.