Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Victoria Scout (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website victoriascout.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

We collect information automatically when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This data helps us understand how visitors use Victoria Scout and improve the experience for everyone exploring Victoria.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the website, improve our content and local business directory, analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience, and display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners.

Cookies and Advertising

Victoria Scout uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense and Adsterra, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services: Google Maps for displaying business locations and directions, Google Places for business information and reviews, Google AdSense and Adsterra for advertising. Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data for up to 26 months. You can request deletion of any personal data by contacting us at the email address listed on our Contact page.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and other applicable regulations, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of cookies through your browser settings. To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

Children’s Privacy

Victoria Scout is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of Victoria Scout after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.