Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you submit a timeline or comment on our platform, we collect:

• Email address (used to identify your submission and send optional updates)
• Username (your chosen display name)
• Immigration timeline data (dates and milestones you choose to share)
• Comments you post publicly

We also collect standard analytics data (page views, device type, referral source) via Vercel Analytics. This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display your timeline and comments on the platform
• To allow you to edit or delete your own data
• To send occasional product updates (only if you opt in)
• To improve the platform based on usage patterns

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Advertising

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4. Cookies

We use localStorage (not cookies) to remember your claimed timelines on your device. Google AdSense may set cookies for ad personalization. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Your submitted timeline and email are stored as long as the submission exists on the platform. To request deletion of your data, email privacy@soontobecanadian.com with your username and the email used to submit.

6. Third-Party Services

• Supabase — database hosting (data stored in Supabase infrastructure)
• Vercel — website hosting and analytics
• Google AdSense — advertising (see Section 3)

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact privacy@soontobecanadian.com.