Privacy Policy
At Small Room Note, we are committed to protecting the financial privacy of our users in Edmonton and beyond. This policy outlines how we handle your data under Canadian federal and provincial laws.
Legal Notice
Disclaimer: This document is a standard template for informational purposes regarding the "Cash Envelope Method" educational services and does not constitute formal legal advice. For specific legal concerns, please consult with a qualified professional in Alberta.
1. Regulatory Framework
Small Room Note operates in compliance with Canadian privacy standards. Our data practices are governed by:
- PIPEDA: The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Federal).
- Alberta PIPA: The Personal Information Protection Act (Provincial - Alberta).
- GDPR Standards: We apply high-level protections for international visitors where applicable.
2. Data Controller
The entity responsible for your personal information (the "Controller") is:
Small Room Note
10155 102 St NW, Edmonton
+1 (248) 419-9552
3. Data Collection
We collect information to provide educational content on financial budgeting:
- Identity: Name, surname.
- Contact: Email address, phone number.
- Technical: IP address, browser type, device identifiers.
- Usage: How you interact with our budget templates and calculators.
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Under Alberta's PIPA and PIPEDA, we must establish a clear purpose for collecting data. Small Room Note processes your data based on:
Reasonable Purpose
We collect data to provide the "Cash Envelope Method" guidance, process inquiries, and improve our financial tracking tools. This is considered a reasonable purpose for a business in Edmonton.
Consent
By using our forms or subscribing to our financial updates, you provide express consent for us to contact you regarding budgeting methodology and system updates.
5. Data Retention and Security
Small Room Note retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as required by Canadian law. For financial audit purposes (specifically relating to the Edmonton market reports), certain anonymized data may be kept longer.
We implement robust technical and organizational measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data against unauthorized access, collection, use, or disposal.
6. Third-Party Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers (e.g., email platforms, hosting services) who are contractually bound to protect your information at a level equivalent to our own standards. If data is moved outside of Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
In accordance with Alberta's PIPA and federal standards, you have the following rights:
8. Cookie Usage
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. This includes essential cookies for site functionality and analytical cookies to understand how users navigate our "Envelope System" documentation. You can manage your preferences at any time.
9. Contact Information
To exercise your rights or ask questions about our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:
- Small Room Note
- Email:
- Address: 10155 102 St NW, Edmonton