Privacy policy

Last updated: August 12, 2026

AccesID (“AccesID”, “we”) takes the protection of your personal information seriously. AccesID is governed by Québec's Law 25 and the federal PIPEDA . All data is hosted in Canada.

1. Data we collect

• Email address (required for the account)
• Password (bcrypt-encrypted, never stored in plain text)
• First and last name (optional)
• Accessibility preferences (optional)
• Location (only if you allow the “Near me” feature)
• Photos and reviews you publish
• IP address (anonymized after 30 days)

2. Why we collect this data

• Authentication and account security
• Personalized recommendations
• Showing the places closest to you
• Anonymized usage statistics to improve the service
• Communicating with you (notifications, support)

3. Your rights under Law 25

• Right of access — Get a copy of all your data
• Right to rectification — Correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — Delete your account and all your data
• Right to portability — Export your data in a structured format
• Right to object — Refuse certain processing

To exercise these rights: info@accesid.ca. We reply within 30 days.

4. Hosting and security

100% of AccesID data is hosted in Canada (WHC servers). No transfer abroad without explicit consent. Mandatory HTTPS, bcrypt-encrypted passwords, 2FA available, regular audits.

5. Cookies

Essential cookies (session, authentication) and functional cookies (accessibility widget preferences). No advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

6. Retention

• Active account: while in use
• Inactive account: automatically deleted after 24 months without sign-in
• Technical logs: 90 days
• Backups: 12 months maximum

7. Contact

Privacy questions: info@accesid.ca.