Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Overview
GroceryPulse.ca ("we", "our", "the site") is a free grocery price comparison tool for Canadian consumers. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
Information We Collect
We do not collect any personal information. There are no user accounts, no login, and no forms that collect your name, email, or other personal data (unless you voluntarily contact us).
Analytics Data
If you accept cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search engine
- General geographic location (city-level, not precise)
- Browser type and device category
This data is aggregated and anonymous. We use it solely to understand how people use the site and to improve our service. You can opt out of analytics by declining cookies when prompted.
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — Used to store your cookie consent preference and city selection. These do not track you.
- Analytics cookies (optional) — Set by Google Analytics only if you accept cookies. These help us understand site traffic.
- Advertising cookies (optional) — If ads are displayed, Google AdSense may set cookies to show relevant ads. These are only loaded after you accept cookies.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — For anonymous traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — For displaying advertisements. Google Ads Policy
- Vercel — For website hosting. Vercel Privacy Policy
Price Data
All grocery price data displayed on this site is collected from publicly accessible retailer websites. We are not affiliated with any retailer. Prices shown are public information available to any consumer.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and provincial privacy legislation, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you (we hold none)
- Opt out of analytics tracking by declining cookies
- Request deletion of any data associated with you
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us at privacy@grocerypulse.ca.