Who We Are

HowsitCanada.ca is a community platform created by South Africans, for South Africans living in or moving to Canada. Our mission is to help people stay connected, find local resources, and build community. The website is operated under the South African Institute of Canada.

Your Privacy Matters

We care deeply about your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. We’ll never sell your data, spam you, or do anything dodgy.

What We Collect

We may collect basic personal information you provide (like your name and email) if you sign up for a newsletter, submit a listing, or contact us. If you use one of our WhatsApp-based tools or features, we may collect minimal interaction data solely for functionality purposes.

How We Use It

We only use your information to:

• Provide the services you request

• Communicate with you (if you’ve opted in)

• Improve our website and community offerings

Cookies

Like most websites, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience and better understand how the site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (like email providers, analytics tools, or AI integrations) to help us run the site. These providers are expected to follow good privacy practices, but we’re not responsible for their policies.

Data Security

We do our best to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use the site at your own discretion.

Your Choices

You can always opt out of emails, request your data, or ask us to delete your info by emailing us at [insert your preferred contact email].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. The most recent version will always be available on our site.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, reach out at:

📧 lois@thesouthafricaninstitute.ca