Last updated: November 12, 2026
Explore Vancouver (ExploreVancouver.org) is an independent travel and events guide for Metro Vancouver. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, how we use it, and the choices you have. It is written to align with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
Who We Are
ExploreVancouver.org is operated by an independent local creator. We are not affiliated with the City of Vancouver, Destination Vancouver, Destination BC, or any government agency. You can reach us at [email protected].
Information We Collect
Information you give us. If you send a message through our contact form or by email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use it only to reply to you.
Information collected automatically. When you visit, our analytics and hosting tools may record your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time on page, referring website, and approximate location (city or region level). This data is used in aggregate and does not identify you personally.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our partners use them to:
- Remember your preferences and keep the site working properly
- Measure traffic and understand which pages are useful
- Serve and measure advertising
- Track affiliate referrals
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work as expected if you do.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google may collect data through cookies and similar technologies. You can learn how Google handles this data and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising
We may display ads served by third-party networks such as Google AdSense or other ad partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can manage personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com or through the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada opt-out tool at youradchoices.ca.
Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may place cookies on your device to record the referral. Sponsored content is always labelled as sponsored. See our Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure for details.
Third-Party Content and Links
Our pages may include embedded content such as Google Maps, YouTube videos, and social media posts, and links to external websites such as venues, ticket sellers, and booking platforms. These third parties may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their practices.
How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site
- To respond to your messages
- To understand traffic and content performance
- To show advertising and track affiliate referrals
- To protect the site against spam, abuse, and security threats
We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing of Information
We share information only with service providers that help us run the site, such as web hosting, analytics, advertising, and affiliate partners, and when required by law. These providers may be located outside Canada, including in the United States, so your information may be processed under the laws of those countries.
Data Retention
We keep messages you send us only as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record keeping. Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the analytics provider.
Your Choices and Rights
You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or withdraw your consent to its use, by contacting us at [email protected]. If you are in the European Union, United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights under local privacy laws, and you can exercise them through the same contact.
Children's Privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your information can be sent to [email protected].
