Plain-English Summary
What StayCanadian Is
- StayCanadian is a platform that helps you discover short-term rental properties in British Columbia that are offered directly by independent hosts.
- We do not own, manage, inspect, or operate any of the properties listed on the platform.
Bookings & Responsibility
- When you book a stay, you are booking directly with the host. Hosts are responsible for their properties, pricing, availability, house rules, and the guest experience.
- StayCanadian is not a party to bookings and does not handle payments.
Safety & Risk
- Staying at short-term accommodations involves inherent risks. You are responsible for deciding whether a stay is right for you and for taking reasonable precautions.
- StayCanadian does not assess or guarantee the safety, condition, or suitability of any property.
Verification
- We may perform limited checks to confirm that a listing or host information has been submitted, but this is administrative only.
- Verification does not mean a property has been inspected, approved, or endorsed.
Emails & Communication
- By creating an account, you agree to receive account-related and occasional promotional emails from us in compliance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
- You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
Your Privacy
- We collect only the information needed to operate the platform and communicate with you.
- We do not sell your personal information, and payments are handled by third-party providers.
Last updated: December 19, 2025
Terms & Privacy
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to StayCanadian. By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. StayCanadian is a listing and discovery platform connecting guests with hosts who manage their own properties and booking experiences. We do not own, operate, manage, or control the properties listed, and we are not a party to any booking or rental agreements between guests and hosts.
Hosts are solely responsible for the accuracy of their listings, pricing, availability, house rules, and guest communication. Guests are responsible for reviewing listing details, confirming availability, and complying with the host's terms. Payments and booking arrangements occur directly between guests and hosts or their chosen systems.
You agree not to misuse the platform, attempt to bypass security features, or use the site for any unlawful purpose. All content on this site, including branding and design, is owned by or licensed to StayCanadian. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
StayCanadian provides the platform "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, StayCanadian is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform or any stay booked through a host.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use StayCanadian.
Information we collect: account details (such as name and email), listing information provided by hosts, browsing and interaction data on our site, and optional marketing preferences.
How we use it: to operate and improve the platform, communicate about your account, provide support, and send marketing emails if you opt in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
Sharing: we do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) under appropriate safeguards, or when required by law.
Security: we use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and you use the platform at your own risk.
Your choices: you can update your account details or request deletion where applicable by contacting us. If you have questions about your data, reach out anytime.
Questions?
Contact support@staycanadian.ca