Simply Separation (“Simply Separation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a service operated by Freedom Family Law Corporation, a British Columbia company. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with the website at simplyseparation.caand the calculators, worksheets, and other tools offered on it (collectively, the “Services”).
We are committed to handling your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act(British Columbia) (“PIPA”) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”), where applicable.
1. Summary
The short version: our calculators and tools can be used anonymously. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not collect personal information about you when you use them. We collect minimal technical information to operate the site and measure aggregate usage. We do not sell personal information, and we do not use third-party advertising trackers or cookies.
2. Who we are
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Freedom Family Law Corporation (operating as Simply Separation)
British Columbia, Canada
Email: info@simplyseparation.ca
3. Information we collect
3.1 Information you provide voluntarily
You may choose to provide us with information, for example by:
- Contacting us by email or through a contact form;
- Creating an account (once accounts become available in a future version of the Services);
- Subscribing to a newsletter or mailing list (where offered);
- Submitting feedback, bug reports, or partnership inquiries.
If you choose to provide information, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your communications.
3.2 Information collected automatically
When you access the Services, our hosting provider automatically logs certain technical information, including:
- Your IP address (truncated for analytics);
- Browser type and version;
- Device type and operating system;
- Pages visited, referring URL, and timestamp;
- Approximate geographic region (derived from IP, at the country or province level only).
This information is used to operate and secure the Services, to detect and prevent abuse, and to generate aggregate analytics. We use Vercel Analytics, which is a cookieless analytics service that does not collect personally identifiable information or use tracking identifiers across sites.
3.3 Calculator inputs
Information you enter into the calculators on the Services (including incomes, number of children, and custody arrangement) is not transmitted to our servers. All calculations are performed in your browser. This information is not stored or collected by us.
If and when the Services introduce features that allow you to save or share results, we will clearly indicate when your inputs are being transmitted and stored, and this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
3.4 Cookies and similar technologies
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking. We may use strictly necessary cookies (for example, to maintain your authenticated session, once accounts are available) or local storage for functional purposes. We do not currently use analytics cookies.
4. How we use personal information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Services;
- To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or partnership requests;
- To communicate with you about the Services, including updates and security notices;
- To improve the Services and develop new features;
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents;
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations;
- For any other purpose you have consented to at the time of collection.
5. Legal basis for processing
We process personal information on the following bases:
- Consent — where you have provided your consent, such as by submitting a contact form or subscribing to communications;
- Legitimate interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Services, provided such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights;
- Legal obligation — where we are required to process information to comply with applicable law.
6. How we share personal information
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for their independent marketing or advertising purposes. We may share personal information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers. We use third-party service providers to operate the Services. These currently include:
- Vercel Inc. (hosting and analytics) — Vercel Privacy Policy
- Supabase Inc. (database and authentication, for future account features) — Supabase Privacy Policy
- Legal compliance. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business transfers.If Freedom Family Law Corporation is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the acquiring party's agreement to honour this Privacy Policy.
- With your consent. We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
7. International data transfers
Our service providers may store and process information outside of Canada, including in the United States. When personal information is transferred outside of Canada, it may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed, including lawful access requirements. We select providers that offer contractual and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information consistent with Canadian standards.
8. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Server access logs are typically retained for no more than 90 days. Email communications are retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose of the communication and our recordkeeping obligations.
9. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. These safeguards include encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and limited retention. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction. You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion. You may request that we delete personal information that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdrawal of consent. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
- Complaint. You have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@simplyseparation.ca. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
11. Children's privacy
The Services are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
12. Third-party websites
The Services may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. You should review their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Material changes will be communicated to account holders (where applicable) before they take effect. Your continued use of the Services after the updated Privacy Policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
14. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, contact us at:
Freedom Family Law Corporation
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: info@simplyseparation.ca