Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how celltowers.ca ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit celltowers.ca (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate the Site:

Server logs: Standard web server logs including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. These are used for security and performance monitoring and are not sold or shared.
Usage data: Anonymous, aggregated statistics about how the map is used (e.g., which zoom levels are most popular). No personally identifiable information is included.
Cookies: We may use session cookies to remember your map preferences (e.g., dark mode, selected filters). These are stored locally in your browser and are not used for tracking.

2. Third-Party Services

The Site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

OpenStreetMap / Carto: The map tiles are served by OpenStreetMap-based providers. Their privacy policy applies: osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy
Cloudflare: The Site is delivered through Cloudflare's network for performance and security. Cloudflare may process your IP address and request metadata. See: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
Google Analytics 4: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on site, country, device type). Data is anonymized and aggregated. See: policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense: We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out at: google.com/settings/ads

3. Data Source

All cellular tower location data displayed on this Site is sourced from the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Spectrum Management System, which is publicly available government data. We do not collect or store any personal information related to tower ownership or usage.

4. How We Use Information

To operate and improve the Site
To monitor for security threats and abuse
To understand aggregate usage patterns
We do not sell your data to third parties
We do not use your data for targeted advertising beyond what Google AdSense may do independently

5. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for up to 30 days for security purposes and then deleted. No other personal data is stored by us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as PIPEDA in Canada or GDPR in the EU), including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. Since we collect minimal data, most requests can be addressed by clearing your browser cookies and cache.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. 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. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our About page for contact information.