Effective Date: June 1, 2025 · Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Ontario HVAC Reviews (“we,” “us,” or “our“) operates an online directory of HVAC companies serving Ontario, Canada. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We collect personal information in two main ways: when a business submits their company to the directory, and when a visitor submits a review of a listed company.
A. Company Submission Form
When you submit your HVAC company for inclusion in our directory, we collect:
| Field | Type | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Business information | Yes |
| Email Address | Contact information | Yes |
| Business Address | Location information | Yes |
| Phone Number | Contact information | Yes |
| Date Established | Business information | Yes |
| Ownership (owner name/type) | Business information | Yes |
| Service Areas | Business information | Yes |
| Services Offered | Business information | Yes |
| Annual Revenue (CAD) | Financial information | Yes |
| Company Images (up to 3) | Media files | No |
B. Review Submission Form
When you submit a review of a listed company, we collect:
| Field | Type | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Star Rating (1–5) | Review content | Yes |
| Review Title | Review content | Yes |
| Reviewer Name | Identity information | Yes |
| Reviewer Email | Contact information | Yes |
| Website | Contact/identity information | No |
| Review Summary / Body | Review content | Yes |
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through server logs and, where applicable, cookies or similar technologies.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Please be aware that certain information you provide is intended for public display:
Do not include information in your submissions that you do not wish to be publicly visible on our website.
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We may use:
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you submit information at your own risk.
If you become aware of any security vulnerabilities or breaches related to our website, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 9.
Depending on your location within Canada, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Ontario’s applicable privacy framework. These rights may include:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame, generally within 30 days.
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Our directory may contain links to the websites of listed HVAC companies or other third-party resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Ontario HVAC Reviews — Privacy Inquiries
Email: info@ontariohvacreviews.com
Province: Ontario, Canada
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
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