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Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Silioa ("Silioa," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website (the "Site"). We are committed to complying with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.
1. Who we are
Silioa is operated by Silioa, located in [PROVINCE], Canada. You can contact us at hello@silioa.com.
2. What information we collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the Site and respond to your requests:
- Newsletter subscriptions: your email address.
- Review submissions: your name, email address, and review text, plus the farm you are reviewing.
- Contact and "suggest a farm" messages: your name, email address, and message content.
- Analytics data: aggregated, non-identifying usage data via Google Analytics (only if you consent — see our Cookie Policy).
We do not collect payment information. We do not process orders or transactions.
3. How we use your information
- To send our newsletter (only if you subscribe).
- To publish reviews on the Site (your name and review text; your email is not published).
- To respond to your questions, farm suggestions, and listing requests.
- To improve the Site and understand how it is used.
4. How we share information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We use third-party services that act as data processors:
- Formspree — processes our contact, newsletter, and review forms. See Formspree's privacy policy.
- Google Analytics — provides aggregated usage analytics. We only load Google Analytics if you have consented. See Google's privacy policy.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and local storage only for analytics (with your consent) and to remember your cookie preferences. See our Cookie Policy for details.
6. Data retention
- Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe.
- Review submissions are retained for as long as the review is published on the Site.
- Contact messages are retained for up to 12 months for follow-up, then deleted.
7. Your rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (e.g., unsubscribe, remove a review).
- Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us or email hello@silioa.com.
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We do not store credit card or payment data.
9. Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us or email hello@silioa.com.