Last updated January 2026
1. Who We Are
WhatLayoff Intelligence Inc. (“WhatLayoff”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a Canada-based company that publishes verified layoff updates and related informational content.
We are incorporated in Canada and operate primarily from Canada. We do not maintain a public office address. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us using the contact form on our website.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate our services.
a. Information You Provide Directly
Email address: When you subscribe to our daily layoff updates or contact us.
Message content: When you submit a message through our contact form.
You may choose to include additional information in your message. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information unless necessary.
b. Information About Third Parties
Messages submitted through our contact form may include information about companies, layoffs, or workforce events that could relate to third parties. Any such information is provided voluntarily by the sender.
3. What We Do Not Collect
We do not collect names as required fields.
We do not use cookies.
We do not use analytics or tracking tools at this time.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health, race, union membership, or similar categories).
We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16.
4. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:
To send daily layoff update emails to subscribers
To respond to inquiries or messages you send us
To review corrections, tips, or additional information submitted by users
To improve our content and data accuracy
To build and maintain internal datasets related to layoffs and workforce events
We do not use personal data to train artificial intelligence models.
5. Email Communications
We use ConvertKit to manage email subscriptions and delivery. When you subscribe, your email address is stored and processed by ConvertKit in accordance with their privacy practices.
You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link included in every email.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share limited information with service providers (such as email infrastructure or website hosting) strictly to operate our services. These providers are only permitted to use the information as necessary to perform their services for us.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Unsubscribe from our emails at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact form on our website.
9. International Visitors
Our services are operated from Canada, but users may access them from other countries, including the United States and the European Union. By using our services, you understand that your information may be processed outside of your country of residence.
10. Informational Disclaimer
The information we publish is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as, legal, financial, or employment advice.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the contact form on our website.
