Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 21, 2026

By the Lake Virtual Assistant & Co. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit bythelakeva.com, how that information may be used, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

When you contact By the Lake Virtual Assistant & Co. through this website, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as your:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Business information

  • Details included in your message or inquiry

If email marketing or a newsletter is offered, you may also choose to provide your email address and consent to receive those communications.

The website may also collect limited technical information necessary for the website to function, such as browser, device, IP address, and cookie information.

How Your Information Is Used

Information you provide may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Communicate with you about services or potential projects

  • Provide services you have requested

  • Maintain business and client records

  • Improve the website and client experience

  • Send marketing communications when you have provided the appropriate consent

Your personal information will not be sold or rented to third parties.

Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to email updates or marketing communications, By the Lake Virtual Assistant & Co. may use your email address to send occasional news, business updates, resources, or information about services.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe option included in marketing emails or by contacting By the Lake Virtual Assistant & Co.

Website Platform & Third-Party Services

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may process certain technical information and use cookies or similar technologies as necessary to provide, secure, and operate the website.

This website may also contain links to third-party websites or services. By the Lake Virtual Assistant & Co. is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, performance, and user experience.

If additional analytics, advertising, or tracking technologies are added to the website in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect those changes.

Protecting Your Information

Reasonable steps are taken to protect the personal information collected through this website and to limit access to information that is necessary for legitimate business purposes.

Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact By the Lake Virtual Assistant & Co. to ask about the personal information held about you, request a correction, withdraw consent where applicable, or request deletion of information where appropriate.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, technology, or privacy practices. The most recent version will always be posted on this page.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

By the Lake Virtual Assistant & Co.
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
Email: laura@bythelakeva.com