Privacy Policy

Introduction

The PIP! ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for The PIP!, we collect:

Name and email address
Company name and business information
Billing information (processed securely through PayPal)
Geographic region preferences
Industry and trade specialization

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:

Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
Device information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide our service: Send you weekly project alerts matching your region and trade
Process payments: Manage your subscription and billing
Improve our service: Analyze usage patterns and optimize content delivery
Communicate with you: Send service updates, customer support, and marketing communications (which you can opt out of)
Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service providers: Payment processors (PayPal), email service providers, and hosting services
Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you cancel your subscription, we will retain certain information for legal and accounting purposes, typically for 7 years.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

The PIP! is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our service. Your continued use of The PIP! after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@thepip.ca

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