1. Introduction
UsedVanIsle (“the Service”) is operated by Pure Web Media, a sole proprietorship registered in British Columbia, Canada.
Pure Web Media is responsible for personal information collected through this platform.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and retained in accordance with Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the Service.
Account Information
- Username
- Email address
- Account creation date
Listing Information
- Listing titles and descriptions
- Uploaded photos
- Location and category data
- Any contact information you choose to publish
Listings are publicly visible. If you choose to publish personal contact information, that information becomes publicly accessible.
You are responsible for the information you choose to make public.
Messaging and Meeting Information
- Messages exchanged through the platform
- Meeting timestamps
- Meeting status records
Reliability Metrics
The platform records participation events such as completed meetings, cancellations, and no-shows.
These are stored as numerical counters associated with user accounts and are used solely to maintain platform integrity and discourage abuse.
Reliability metrics may be retained for the life of the account and as necessary for fraud prevention and system integrity.
Technical Information
We use essential session cookies required for login and platform functionality.
Limited technical logs may be temporarily retained for security and operational purposes.
We do not use advertising cookies.
We do not use third-party analytics services.
3. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Create and manage accounts
- Enable buyer and seller communication
- Facilitate meeting coordination
- Maintain reliability records
- Prevent abuse and fraud
- Operate and maintain the platform
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
We do not disclose personal information to third parties except where required by law or necessary to operate the Service (such as Canadian-based hosting providers).
4. Data Retention
The platform uses automated lifecycle rules designed to balance functionality with data minimization.
- Listings are unpublished after 60 days if not renewed.
- Unpublished listings without edits may be deleted after 14 days.
- Listings with associated meetings or messages may be retained for up to 12 months for dispute resolution and platform integrity purposes.
- Reliability metrics are retained independently to preserve system integrity.
Accounts may be blocked rather than permanently deleted. Certain information may be retained after account closure where necessary for fraud prevention, dispute resolution, security, or legal compliance.
5. Data Storage Location
All website data is hosted in Canada.
Backups are stored in Canada.
Source code repositories do not contain user personal information.
6. Age Requirement
The Service is intended for individuals who are at least 19 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 19. If we become aware that an account belongs to someone under 19, the account may be removed.
7. Access and Correction
Under PIPEDA, you may request:
- Access to personal information held about you
- Correction of inaccurate personal information
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
8. Withdrawal of Consent
You may discontinue use of the Service at any time.
Certain information may be retained where required for legitimate legal, fraud prevention, or platform integrity purposes.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards appropriate for a small Canadian online service.
No online system can guarantee absolute security.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
Operator: Pure Web Media
Province: British Columbia, Canada