Privacy Policy
Little Light Community Collective
Last updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
Little Light Community Collective (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a trauma-informed, peer-led digital platform and storytelling newsletter centred on mental health, healing, and hope. We value the trust of our community and are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of everyone who interacts with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, join our newsletter, read our blog, or contact us.
Our website is hosted on Squarespace, a platform that also collects certain technical data on our behalf.
By interacting with Little Light Community Collective in any way, including visiting our website, joining our newsletter, submitting content, or otherwise communicating with us, you provide meaningful consent for us to collect, use, and store your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
2. Applicability & Legal Framework
Little Light Community Collective is based in Ontario, Canada, and we follow the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
This policy applies to all personal information we collect from individuals inside and outside Canada who engage with our platform.
3. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Information you intentionally provide, and
Information automatically collected by Squarespace.
A. Information You Provide to Us
When you voluntarily submit information through our website, we may collect:
Newsletter Signup
Full name
Email address
Contact / “Connect With Us” Form
Full name
Email address
Any message you choose to share
Community Interaction (Blog, Stories, Prompts)
You are never required to submit personal information to read or engage with our content.
B. Information Automatically Collected (via Squarespace)
Squarespace automatically collects non-identifying technical data, including:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Operating system
Referral sources
Pages visited and time spent
General geographic location (city/region, not exact address)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Squarespace collects this information to operate and improve their platform.
You can learn more by reviewing the Squarespace Privacy Policy on their website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information in gentle and limited ways, aligned with our mission:
To send our storytelling newsletter and community updates
To respond to your messages or inquiries
To maintain and improve our website experience
To understand how visitors engage with our platform (through Squarespace analytics)
To meet legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We do not use your data for advertising through third-party platforms.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Squarespace website uses cookies for:
Basic site functionality
Performance and analytics
Security
Improving readability and experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
A cookie banner may appear depending on your region and browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services & Disclosure
We use Squarespace’s built-in tools for:
Website hosting
Website analytics
Newsletter signups (or Squarespace Email Campaigns, if enabled)
Form submissions
Basic site functionality
We do not currently use external marketing or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Meta Pixel).
We may disclose personal information only when necessary to:
Comply with the law
Protect the rights or safety of our community
Respond to lawful requests from law enforcement or regulators
We do not share your information with advertisers or for commercial purposes.
7. Data Storage, Location & Protection
Squarespace may store and process data on servers located in the United States or other countries.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
Using secure hosting and encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Limiting access to your information
Avoiding collection of unnecessary or sensitive data
Not retaining messages longer than necessary to respond meaningfully
However, no system is completely risk-free, and online transmission cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
8. Your Rights (Under PIPEDA)
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
Request deletion of your information, where applicable
Ask how your information has been used or shared
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, usually within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience and may include sensitive mental-health themes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
If you are under 16, please obtain parental or guardian consent before providing personal information
10. Mental Health & Safety Disclaimer
Little Light Community Collective is not a clinical service, crisis line, or mental-health treatment provider. We cannot provide emergency support.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services or a mental-health crisis line.
11. Retention of Information
We keep personal information only for as long as needed to:
Deliver requested content (e.g., newsletters)
Respond to inquiries
Meet operational or legal requirements
You may request deletion at any time.
12. International Visitors
If you access our website from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to servers located in the United States and other locations used by Squarespace.
By using our website, you consent to these international transfers.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices, platform features, or legal requirements.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were made.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
By email: littlelightcommunitycollective@gmail.com