Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 27, 2026
Ottawa Beer Map is a local directory for discovering breweries, brewpubs, taprooms, and related beer destinations. This policy explains, in plain language, what information the site may collect and how it may be used.
Information we collect
We may collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, account details, listing details, corrections, claim requests, or messages sent to us. The site may also collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, security logs, and cookie data.
If you register for an account, submit a listing, claim a listing, leave a comment, or contact us, the information you provide may be stored so we can operate the site and respond to your request.
How we use information
- To publish, manage, verify, and improve directory listings
- To respond to questions, corrections, listing claims, and support requests
- To maintain account features and site security
- To understand how the site is used and improve the experience
- To comply with legal, security, or administrative obligations
Cookies and similar technologies
The site may use cookies for essential functions such as login sessions, security, spam prevention, performance, analytics, and embedded third-party services. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as expected.
Third-party services
Ottawa Beer Map runs on WordPress and uses plugins and services that may process data to provide directory listings, accounts, security, caching, analytics, image optimization, maps, and related site features. Links to brewery websites and social profiles lead to third-party sites with their own privacy practices.
Sharing information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help operate the site, when required by law, to protect the site from abuse, or when necessary to respond to a request you made.
Retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described above, including site operation, record keeping, security, and legal or administrative needs. Directory listing information may remain published until updated, removed, unpublished, or replaced.
Access, correction, and deletion requests
You may ask to access, correct, or delete personal information associated with you, subject to reasonable verification and any records we are required or permitted to keep. Please use the Contact & Corrections form.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent through the Contact & Corrections form.