Last Updated: September 26, 2025
At SitesLike.ca (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy while you explore alternatives to popular websites in categories such as shopping, streaming, gaming, finance, travel, and productivity tools. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information when you visit our website at SitesLike.ca (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms described herein. If you disagree with any part of this policy, we kindly ask that you refrain from using the Site.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. Any modifications will be indicated by revising the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Your continued use of the Site following such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. This policy applies solely to information collected through the Site and does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our platform, for which we bear no responsibility.
1. Information We Collect
To enhance your experience on SitesLike.ca, where you can discover and compare website alternatives tailored for Canadian users, we collect various types of information. This collection occurs through direct interactions, automated technologies, and third-party sources.
Personal Data
We gather personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, postal code, or other contact details. This might happen when you sign up for an account (if available), subscribe to our newsletter for updates on new alternatives, submit user reviews or feedback on compared sites, participate in surveys about your preferences in categories like gaming or shopping, or contact our support team via email or contact forms. For instance, if you request personalized recommendations for streaming services similar to Netflix, you may share details about your viewing habits.
Derivative Data
Our servers automatically log technical information when you interact with the Site, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral sources, pages viewed, time spent on specific comparisons (e.g., pros and cons of finance apps), and navigation patterns. This helps us understand how users from different Canadian provinces engage with our content.
Financial Data
SitesLike.ca does not directly handle payments or store financial information like credit card numbers. If you click on affiliate links to recommended alternatives (e.g., shopping sites like Amazon), any transactions occur on those third-party platforms, governed by their own privacy policies.
Mobile Device Data
If you access the Site via a mobile device, we may collect device-specific information, such as unique device identifiers, model, manufacturer, and approximate location data (with your consent). This enables us to optimize mobile-friendly comparisons, like travel booking apps.
Data from Social Networks
Should you connect your social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter/X, or LinkedIn) to share alternative site discoveries or login, we may access public profile information, including your username, profile picture, location, and contacts. This integration allows for social sharing of favorites, such as gaming marketplaces similar to Steam.
Third-Party Data
We may receive information from analytics providers, advertising partners, or other third parties. For example, if you arrive at our Site via a search engine query for “sites like AliExpress in Canada,” we might obtain aggregated data on similar searches to refine our recommendations.
In all cases, we strive to collect only the information necessary to provide valuable, Canada-focused alternatives without unnecessary intrusion.
2. Use of Your Information
The data we collect enables us to deliver a personalized, efficient service on SitesLike.ca. We use it to:
- Create and manage user accounts, allowing you to save favorite comparisons or track updates in categories like productivity tools.
- Send targeted newsletters or alerts about new alternatives, such as budgeting apps similar to Mint, based on your expressed interests.
- Analyze site usage trends to improve content, like enhancing side-by-side comparisons of streaming services.
- Customize recommendations, ensuring suggestions are relevant to Canadian users (e.g., considering local pricing or regulations).
- Monitor for fraudulent activities, such as spam reviews on gaming key marketplaces.
- Facilitate customer support, resolving queries about site reliability or ease of use.
- Conduct internal research to expand our database of alternatives, always in anonymized form.
- Comply with legal obligations, such as data retention for tax purposes in Canada.
We do not sell your personal data but may use it for marketing our own services, with options to opt out.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We disclose your information only under specific circumstances to maintain trust and comply with laws:
By Law or to Protect Rights
We may release data if required by Canadian or international law, such as responding to subpoenas from authorities investigating online fraud related to recommended sites.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information could be transferred, with notice provided where feasible.
Third-Party Service Providers
We share data with trusted vendors for hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics for traffic patterns on shopping alternatives), email services, or content delivery, all bound by confidentiality agreements.
Marketing and Affiliates
With consent, we may share anonymized data with affiliates or partners for joint promotions, like co-branded guides to travel sites.
User Interactions
If you post public reviews or comments on alternatives (e.g., pros of sites like G2A), this becomes visible to other users.
We ensure all disclosures align with Canadian privacy laws like PIPEDA.
4. Tracking Technologies
To improve usability, we employ cookies, web beacons, and similar tools:
Cookies and Web Beacons
These track preferences, such as frequently viewed categories (e.g., entertainment vs. finance), enabling personalized content. You can manage cookies via browser settings, though this may limit functionality.
Internet-Based Advertising
Third-party networks may use cookies for targeted ads, like suggesting alternatives based on past browses.
Website Analytics
Partners like Google help analyze engagement, but we do not share personal data without consent.
Opt-out options are available through tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance.
5. Third-Party Websites
Our Site links to external alternatives (e.g., ASOS competitors). We are not liable for their privacy practices; review them independently.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement robust measures, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls, to protect data. However, no system is infallible, so we cannot guarantee absolute security against breaches.
7. Policy for Children
SitesLike.ca is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data and will delete it if discovered.
8. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as no universal standard exists, but we honor opt-out requests manually.
9. Options Regarding Your Information
You can update or delete account data via settings or by contacting us. Opt out of emails through unsubscribe links.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Under laws like PIPEDA, you have rights to access, correct, or erase your data. Contact us to exercise these.
11. Contact Us
For inquiries: privacy@siteslike.ca or SitesLike.ca, 123 Example St., Toronto, ON, Canada.
This policy ensures transparency in how we handle your data while helping you find the best site alternatives. (Word count: 712)