Last updated: August 18, 2026
Living in the Okanagan respects your privacy. This policy explains what information may be collected through livingintheokanagan.ca, why it is used, and the choices available to you.
Information you provide
We may collect information you choose to provide, including your name, email address, phone number, community or property interests, newsletter preferences, and the content of an inquiry. Please do not send passwords, financial account details, identification documents, or other highly sensitive information through ordinary website forms.
Information collected automatically
The website and its service providers may collect technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring page, approximate location, and cookie or analytics identifiers. This information helps operate, secure, measure, and improve the website.
How information is used
- Respond to questions and requests.
- Provide requested real estate, community, event, or relocation information.
- Send newsletters or updates when you subscribe.
- Measure website performance and improve content.
- Protect the website from spam, abuse, and security threats.
- Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Service providers and external platforms
Information may be processed by service providers that support website hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, forms, scheduling, video, maps, or other embedded features. These may include WordPress, Bluehost, Cloudflare, Google, Mailchimp, Calendly, YouTube, and other services linked or embedded on the website. Their own privacy policies apply when you use their services.
Cookies and analytics
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for essential website functions, preferences, security, analytics, and embedded third-party content. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website features.
Newsletter choices
If you subscribe to email updates, you can unsubscribe using the link included in each marketing email. Administrative or requested service messages may still be sent when necessary to respond to you.
Retention and protection
Information is retained only as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, normal business records, security, and applicable legal obligations. Reasonable safeguards are used, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your choices and access requests
You may ask to access, correct, or delete personal information held through this website, subject to applicable legal and record-retention requirements. You may also withdraw consent for future marketing communications.
External links
This website links to third-party websites. Living in the Okanagan is not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email rico@livingintheokanagan.ca.