Last updated: December 4, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how CanadaEscapeRooms (“we”, “us”, or “our”) handles your information.
1. Purpose & Consent
We collect personal information only for the specific purposes identified at the time of collection, such as responding to your inquiries via our contact form. We obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information, except where required or permitted by law.
2. Information We Collect
- We do not collect personal information from visitors unless you voluntarily submit it (for example, via the contact form).
- We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage and improve the directory. This service uses cookies and may include aggregated/anonymous data about:
- Pages viewed, clicks, scrolls, and navigation paths
- Approximate location derived from IP (city/region level)
- Device, browser, OS, and screen size
- Referrers (e.g., search engines) and campaign parameters
- We collect anonymous performance metrics (Core Web Vitals) to monitor website speed and user experience. This data:
- Does NOT use cookies
- Does NOT collect personal information
- Does NOT track you across websites
- Only includes aggregated, anonymous performance metrics
- Is stored on our own servers, not shared with third parties
3. Limiting Collection
We limit the amount and type of personal information we collect to that which is necessary for the identified purposes. We collect personal information by fair and lawful means.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on your consent, which is obtained when you voluntarily submit information through our contact form. We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected without obtaining your consent.
5. How We Use Analytics Data
Google Analytics:
- To measure traffic and understand user behavior
- To analyze marketing campaign effectiveness
- To understand visitor demographics and interests
- To improve content and user experience
Performance Metrics (Core Web Vitals):
- To monitor website performance and loading times
- To track Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) for SEO optimization
- To detect technical issues and optimize user experience
- To identify slow-loading pages and improve site speed
We do not use analytics to identify individual users. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
6. Advertising
We use Ezoic to provide personalized advertising and analytic services on this website. Ezoic's privacy policy is in effect and can be reviewed here: Ezoic Privacy Policy
Ezoic uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to optimize ad placements
- Measure ad performance and revenue
- Improve user experience through A/B testing
- Comply with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, PECR)
Third-Party Ad Networks:
Through Ezoic, we work with multiple advertising partners including Google AdSense, Amazon, and other ad networks. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity across different websites.
Advertising Consent:
- When you first visit our site, Ezoic's consent management platform will ask for your permission to use cookies for advertising purposes.
- You can manage your advertising preferences at any time through the consent banner or by visiting Ezoic's Privacy Settings
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out or Your Online Choices
7. Analytics Controls & Opt‑Out
Google Analytics (Requires Consent):
- Google Analytics only loads after you accept analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner.
- You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer and disabling analytics.
- You can also use the Google Analytics Opt‑out Add‑on or browser tracking blockers.
Performance Metrics (No Consent Required):
- We collect anonymous Core Web Vitals metrics automatically without requiring consent because they do not use cookies or collect personal data.
- This data is stored on our own servers and is not shared with third parties.
- Metrics collected include: page load times (LCP, FCP, TTFB), interactivity (INP), and visual stability (CLS).
- Device type (mobile/desktop) is detected for performance analysis but no personal identifiers are stored.
8. Consent Management & Preferences
When you first visit our site, Ezoic's consent management platform will present a consent banner asking for your permission to use cookies for advertising and analytics purposes. This ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
Your consent choices are stored and respected across your visits. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the best experience
- Reject non-essential cookies (advertising will be non-personalized)
- Customize your preferences for different cookie categories
You can adjust your decision at any time by:
- Clicking the consent banner when it appears
- Selecting "Cookie Preferences" in the footer on every page
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site
9. External Links
Our site includes links to third-party websites, including escape room businesses, advertisers, and affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Security Safeguards
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information submitted through our site. This includes restricting access to contact form submissions to authorized personnel, using secure transmission protocols where possible, and regularly reviewing our security practices to mitigate unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Additional details about retention practices are available in our Data Handling page.
13. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Some of your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada, such as the United States where Google’s servers are located. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information receives an equivalent level of protection when transferred internationally.
14. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and request correction of your personal information we hold
- Withdraw consent where we are relying on your consent to process your information
- Make a complaint to us about how we handle your personal information
- Challenge our compliance with PIPEDA
15. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated. The latest version will always be available on this page.
16. Contact Us
For any privacy questions or concerns, please use our contact form.