Last updated: December 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how “8 Pages Burnaby” (www.8pb.ca) (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or create an account.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect:
• Name or username
• Email address
• Password (encrypted; we never see or store raw passwords)
• Profile information (avatar, bio, optional fields)
• Comments or messages you post
• Content submissions, if applicable
• Communication preferences (newsletter, notifications)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
We collect:
• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages viewed and time spent
• General location (city-level, not precise)
• Log files for security and analytics
1.3 Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for:
• Session management
• User authentication
• Saving preferences
• Analytics and site performance
• Preventing spam and abuse
Analytics tools may include:
• Google Analytics
• WordPress Jetpack
• Cloudflare Analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide access to your account
• Customize user experience
• Moderate comments and community activity
• Deliver newsletters (if subscribed)
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Protect site security and prevent fraud
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
3. User Accounts
When you register:
• You must provide a valid email address
• Passwords are stored using industry-standard encryption
• You may edit or delete your profile at any time
If you delete your account:
• Public comments may remain visible (industry standard)
• Personal identifiers will be removed or anonymized
4. Comments and User-Generated Content
When posting comments:
• Your username becomes public
• Your IP may be temporarily stored for anti-abuse protection
• We may delete or moderate content that violates our policies
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers for:
• Analytics
• Email newsletters
• Spam protection (e.g., Akismet)
• CDN or security (e.g., Cloudflare)
These providers may process your data according to their own policies.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
• Encryption of passwords
• Limited access to administrative systems
• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
However, no online service can guarantee 100% security.
7. Your Rights
Residents of Canada (PIPEDA) have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent for newsletters
• Close your account
Contact us at admin@8pb.ca to make a request. You can use our CONTACT form
8. Data Retention
We retain:
• Accounts: until deleted
• Comments: indefinitely (unless you request removal)
• Analytics data: for internal performance improvement only
9. Contact
For questions:
hello@8pb.ca
www.8pb.ca
For more information and clarification use our CONTACT form