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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Highland Software (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website, software products, and related services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is stored, and your rights regarding your personal information.

By using this website or any Highland Software products or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.


Who We Are

Highland Software is an independent software development business based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

We provide:

  • Custom software development
  • WordPress development services
  • API integrations
  • Web application development
  • Mobile application development
  • Software consulting
  • Digital product development

Website:

Contact:

jgrodgers@highland-software.com


Information We Collect

We collect information only when voluntarily provided by users or when technical information is automatically generated during normal website or application usage.

Information may include:

Contact Information

When submitting forms through our website, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Company name
  • Phone number
  • Project details
  • Support requests
  • Inquiry messages

Technical Information

Our systems may automatically record technical information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system information
  • User agent information
  • Referring page information
  • Website interaction logs

This information helps us diagnose technical issues, identify spam, improve security, and maintain system performance.


Mobile Application Support Requests

When users contact us regarding software products such as Mood and Anxiety Tracker, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Device type
  • Application version
  • Subscription status
  • Support request details
  • Technical issue descriptions

This information is used solely to provide technical support and investigate software issues.


How We Use Information

Information collected may be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to contact requests
  • Providing customer support
  • Managing development inquiries
  • Preparing project proposals
  • Communicating regarding services
  • Diagnosing technical issues
  • Preventing spam and abuse
  • Improving website performance
  • Improving software products
  • Internal business record keeping

We do not sell personal information.

We do not share personal information with advertising networks.


Data Storage

Information submitted through our website may be stored securely within our internal customer relationship management systems and website databases.

Submitted information may be retained for:

  • Customer support history
  • Project management purposes
  • Legal business record keeping
  • Security and audit logging

Reasonable efforts are made to protect stored information using standard security practices.


Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Session management
  • Security protection
  • Spam prevention
  • Performance optimization

Cookies are not used to build advertising profiles.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some site functionality may be affected.


Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate certain parts of our business and software products.

Examples may include:

  • WordPress hosting providers
  • Email delivery services
  • Payment processors
  • Mobile app subscription platforms
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Firebase services
  • Google Play services

These third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for privacy practices controlled by external providers.


Mobile Applications

Highland Software may develop and publish software applications.

Certain applications may collect limited information necessary for functionality, support, authentication, billing management, or technical troubleshooting.

Example services may include:

  • Firebase Authentication
  • Google Play Billing
  • Cloud data synchronization
  • Crash reporting systems

Any mobile application published by Highland Software may include additional product-specific privacy disclosures where required.


Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Customer support
  • Ongoing project communication
  • Legal compliance
  • Security monitoring
  • Technical troubleshooting

Information no longer required may be securely deleted.


Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Data misuse
  • Accidental disclosure
  • Spam attacks
  • System abuse

However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

Users submit information at their own discretion.


Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to information we have stored about you
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of submitted information where legally permitted
  • Removal of personal information from our systems

Requests may be submitted by contacting us directly.


Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If personal information from a child is discovered, reasonable efforts will be made to remove it.


International Users

Although Highland Software operates from Canada, users may access our services internationally.

By using our services, you understand information may be processed in jurisdictions outside your local country.


Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically as our services, software products, or legal obligations change.

Updated versions will be published on this page.

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.


Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

Highland Software

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Email:

jgrodgers@highland-software.com

Website:


Highland Software is committed to protecting user privacy and handling personal information responsibly.