Effective Date: July 20, 2026
Organization: WebGISMaps
Website: WebGISMaps.ca
Application: WebGISMaps
This Privacy Policy describes how WebGISMaps collects, uses, stores, protects, and discloses personal information when users access or use WebGISMaps’ applications, website, GIS services, mapping resources, spatial data services, and related technology platforms. This policy has been created based on the operational activities described in WebGISMaps Terms of Use and is intended to align with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including Nova Scotia privacy requirements, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles, and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) privacy requirements.
WebGISMaps provides Geographic Information System (GIS) resources, mapping services, spatial data, imagery, analytics, planning tools, reports, and related geographic information services for authorized business, educational, research, planning, operational, and decision-support purposes.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, "WebGISMaps," "we," "our," and "us" refer to WebGISMaps.
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Where authorized and applicable, we may process location information submitted through GIS tools, mapping applications, forms, or services used within WebGISMaps.
The collection of user account information, login activity, access logs, device information, browser information, IP addresses, and usage analytics is consistent with the operation and monitoring activities described in WebGISMaps' Terms of Use.
We collect personal information:
Use of WebGISMaps may be monitored, logged, recorded, and audited for security, compliance, maintenance, and operational purposes.
We may use personal information to:
Where GDPR applies, WebGISMaps processes personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
WebGISMaps may send:
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before sending marketing emails.
Users may:
Withdrawal of marketing consent will not affect service-related communications required for account administration, security, or legal compliance.
WebGISMaps uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Required for operation of the application.
Help us understand how visitors use our services.
Remember user settings and preferences.
Help identify unauthorized activity and protect accounts.
May be used to measure communication effectiveness and improve outreach efforts.
Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or available cookie management tools.
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose personal information to:
Organizations providing:
Where users access WebGISMaps through an employer, government entity, educational institution, or other sponsoring organization.
When required to comply with:
To investigate:
WebGISMaps may integrate third-party data, imagery, maps, software, and related services which may be subject to separate provider requirements.
Personal information may be stored or processed in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
When information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards may be implemented, including:
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
Record retention requirements are consistent with the operational requirements identified in the WebGISMaps Terms of Use.
WebGISMaps employs administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including:
WebGISMaps may suspend access where security risks are identified.
Subject to applicable laws, individuals may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law.
Request limited processing of personal information.
Object to certain uses of personal information.
Receive personal information in a portable format where applicable.
Withdraw previously provided consent.
Individuals exercising privacy rights will not receive discriminatory treatment.
California residents may have the right to:
WebGISMaps does not sell personal information.
WebGISMaps is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to independently provide consent.
Where personal information of minors is collected through educational or organizational programs, appropriate authorization must be obtained.
If a breach involving personal information creates a real risk of significant harm, WebGISMaps will take appropriate measures consistent with applicable privacy laws, including investigation, mitigation, notification, and regulatory reporting where required.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes may be:
Continued use of WebGISMaps following publication of updates constitutes acknowledgement of the revised Privacy Policy.
WebGISMaps Administration Team
Organization: WebGISMaps
Email: admin@WebGISMaps.ca
Telephone: 902-418-8596
Website: WebGISMaps.ca
Questions regarding privacy practices, personal information requests, data access requests, correction requests, consent withdrawal, or privacy complaints should be directed to the WebGISMaps Administration Team.
Privacy Policy Version: 1.0
Effective Date: July 20, 2026
Last Updated: July 20, 2026