PIPEDA & Law 25 Website Compliance

Privacy compliance for Canadian websites, done right. WebLaunch.ca audits your site, implements compliant cookie consent, privacy policies, and consent flows, and configures your analytics so you collect data the legal way.

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Privacy Compliance Is Now a Website Requirement

PIPEDA applies to every Canadian business that collects personal information in the course of commercial activity. There is no small-business exemption. Quebec's Law 25 goes further, requiring a published privacy officer contact, valid consent for cookies and tracking, a clear privacy policy, and a breach response process, with fines that can reach into the millions. WebLaunch.ca handles the technical implementation of these requirements on your website. We are not a law firm and this is not legal advice, so for legal questions, consult a privacy lawyer. We make sure what your lawyer recommends actually works on your site.

What Our Compliance Service Covers

The technical side of PIPEDA and Law 25, implemented properly on your website

Website Compliance Audit

A full review of your cookies, trackers, forms, analytics, and privacy pages against PIPEDA and Law 25 requirements, with a prioritized list of gaps to fix.

Cookie Consent Done Right

A consent banner that actually blocks non-essential cookies until the visitor opts in. No dark patterns, no pre-checked boxes, no "accept only" walls.

Privacy Policy Implementation

We implement your privacy policy on the site with proper structure, plain language, and the disclosures Law 25 expects, including data collection and retention details.

Compliant Forms & Consent Flows

Contact forms, newsletter signups, and lead capture rebuilt with clear purpose statements and explicit consent, so every submission is collected lawfully.

GA4 Consent Mode Configuration

Google Analytics 4 configured with consent mode so tracking respects visitor choices, and you keep usable data without collecting what you should not.

Privacy Officer Page & Annual Re-Check

A published privacy officer contact page as Law 25 requires, plus an annual compliance re-check so your site stays current as rules and your stack evolve.

Why Website Privacy Compliance Matters Now

Law 25 Is Fully in Force

Quebec's Law 25 is no longer being phased in. If you serve Quebec customers, your website must already show a privacy officer contact, collect valid consent, and publish a compliant privacy policy.

Fines Can Reach Into the Millions

Law 25 carries administrative penalties of up to $10M or 2% of worldwide turnover, and more severe penalties for serious offences. Even a fraction of that would hurt most businesses far more than fixing the website.

Trust Converts Better

A clear, honest consent experience signals professionalism. Visitors increasingly notice sketchy banners and vague policies, and so do enterprise procurement teams reviewing your site.

Your Analytics Stay Usable

Compliance done badly kills your data. With GA4 consent mode configured properly, you stay compliant and still get the conversion data you need to run your business.

Compliance Packages

Transparent CAD pricing for Canadian businesses

Compliance Audit

$900

Know exactly where your website stands and what to fix

  • Full cookie and tracker inventory
  • Forms and consent flow review
  • Privacy policy gap analysis
  • Analytics configuration review
  • PIPEDA and Law 25 checklist
  • Prioritized remediation report

1 week

Audit + Implementation

$3,500

We audit, then fix everything on your existing website

  • Everything in Compliance Audit
  • Compliant cookie consent banner
  • Privacy policy implementation
  • Privacy officer contact page
  • Forms rebuilt with explicit consent
  • GA4 consent mode setup

2-3 weeks

Compliance + Redesign

$8,000

A modern, fast website rebuilt with privacy compliance baked in

  • Everything in Audit + Implementation
  • Full website redesign
  • Custom-coded, performance-first build
  • SEO foundations preserved and improved
  • Bilingual-ready structure if needed
  • Annual compliance re-check included

4-6 weeks

PIPEDA & Law 25 Compliance FAQs

Does PIPEDA apply to my small business?

Yes, in almost all cases. PIPEDA applies to any Canadian business that collects, uses, or discloses personal information in the course of commercial activity, and there is no small-business exemption. If your website has a contact form, analytics, or a newsletter signup, you are collecting personal information.

What is Quebec Law 25?

Law 25 is Quebec's modernized privacy law, now fully in force. It requires businesses serving Quebec customers to designate and publish a privacy officer contact, obtain valid consent for cookies and tracking, publish a clear privacy policy, keep a data inventory, and have a breach response process.

Do I need a cookie banner in Canada?

If your site uses non-essential cookies or trackers like analytics, ads pixels, or session recording, you need a consent mechanism, and under Law 25 it must obtain consent before those cookies fire. A banner that only says "we use cookies" without a real choice does not meet the requirement.

What happens if I'm not compliant?

You face regulatory exposure, and under Law 25 fines can reach into the millions for serious violations. Beyond fines, non-compliance increasingly costs you deals, since larger clients and partners now review privacy practices before signing contracts.

Is this legal advice?

No. WebLaunch.ca provides technical implementation of privacy requirements on your website, such as consent banners, policies, forms, and analytics configuration. For legal interpretation of your obligations, work with a privacy lawyer, and we will happily implement whatever they recommend.

How long does it take to become compliant?

The audit takes about a week. Implementing fixes on an existing site typically takes two to three weeks. A full redesign with compliance built in runs four to six weeks. Most businesses can close their biggest gaps within a month.

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Let's Review Your Website's Compliance

Book a free call to find out where your site stands on PIPEDA and Law 25.

Get Your Website Compliant Before It Costs You

Book a free call with WebLaunch.ca. We will review your site's privacy posture and give you a clear, honest read on what needs fixing.