Privacy Policy
How RGmotive collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our free tools.
1. Introduction
Welcome to RGmotive ("we," "us," or "our"). RGmotive operates the website rgmotive.com, a free online tools platform built for Canadian freelancers and small business owners.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using RGmotive, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you use our contact form, you may provide your name, email address, and message. This information is collected solely to respond to your inquiry.
Tool data (not collected): Data you enter into our tools โ such as invoice details, resume content, financial figures, or product information โ is processed entirely in your browser. We do not transmit, store, or have access to this data on our servers.
Automatically collected information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools (see Section 5) and is used in aggregate form to improve our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to contact form submissions and support requests
- To understand how visitors use our website and which tools are most helpful
- To improve the performance, design, and functionality of our tools
- To detect and prevent technical issues, spam, or abuse
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 6)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website, including:
- Web3Forms โ processes contact form submissions and delivers messages to our email inbox
- Google Analytics โ provides anonymized website traffic statistics
- Google AdSense โ displays advertisements on our website
- WordPress / Elementor โ powers and hosts our website
Each of these providers has their own privacy policy and data handling practices. We encourage you to review them.
We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RGmotive, our users, or others.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
RGmotive uses cookies โ small text files stored on your device โ to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website.
6. Google AdSense & Advertising
RGmotive uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect data about your visits to this and other websites in order to display relevant advertisements.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Contact form submissions: Retained in our email inbox for up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics per their data retention settings (default 26 months).
- Tool input data: Never stored on our servers. Exists only in your browser session.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Under PIPEDA and applicable Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Withdraw consent to the collection or use of your information
- Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@rgmotive.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
RGmotive is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@rgmotive.com and we will promptly delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as Amazon Seller Central, YouTube Studio, or other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, tools, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of RGmotive after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: support@rgmotive.com
- Website: rgmotive.com/contact
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We typically respond within 1โ2 business days.
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