Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 24, 2026

SwiftPost ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website ca-parcel-tracking.pages.dev (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Tracking Numbers You Submit

When you use our parcel tracking service, you voluntarily provide tracking numbers (such as Canada Post PINs) for the purpose of retrieving shipment status. These tracking numbers are:

• Sent to our backend API endpoint (/api/track)
• Forwarded to the Canada Post Tracking API (when available) or processed through our simulation engine
• NOT stored in any persistent database
• NOT shared with third parties except Canada Post for tracking lookup
• Logged temporarily for rate limiting and abuse prevention (max 24 hours)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address — for rate limiting and security
• Browser type and version — for compatibility
• Referring page — for analytics
• Timestamps — for usage patterns

1.3 Email Addresses (Newsletter)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide the tracking service — forwarding your tracking number to Canada Post API
• To improve our Service — analyzing usage patterns (anonymized)
• To prevent abuse — rate limiting based on IP address
• To communicate with you — only if you subscribed to our newsletter
• To comply with legal obligations — when required by law

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Canada Post API

Tracking numbers are sent to Canada Post's official Tracking API (api.canadapost-postescanada.ca). Canada Post has its own privacy policy.

3.2 Cloudflare

Our Service is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect IP addresses and request metadata for security and performance. See Cloudflare's privacy policy.

3.3 Google AdSense (When Active)

We may display ads through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3.4 Google Analytics (When Active)

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies:

• sp-theme — stores your light/dark theme preference (localStorage, expires: never)
• cf_clearance — Cloudflare security cookie (httpOnly, expires: 24 hours)

Third-party services (Google AdSense, Analytics) may set additional cookies when active.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• API keys stored as encrypted environment variables (never exposed to browser)
• No persistent storage of tracking numbers
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access — request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your data
• Restriction — limit how we process your data
• Portability — receive your data in a portable format
• Objection — object to certain processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our contact page.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

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