Who We Are
This privacy policy applies to plainandporch.org, operated from 47 Rideau Valley Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 1B8, Canada. Contact email: info@plainandporch.org. Phone: +1 (613) 742-3900.
What Data Is Collected
This site does not require registration or account creation. The following data may be collected automatically or through voluntary submission:
- Server logs: IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited are recorded in standard server access logs. These logs are retained for up to 30 days and used only for diagnosing technical issues and understanding aggregate traffic patterns.
- Contact form submissions: When a visitor submits the contact form, the phone number, name, and email address provided are stored only for the purpose of responding to the inquiry. This information is not shared with third parties.
- Cookies: A single browser-based cookie (localStorage key) records whether a visitor has accepted or rejected the cookie notice. No tracking, advertising, or third-party cookies are set.
How Data Is Used
Data collected through server logs is used exclusively for site maintenance and aggregate statistical purposes. Contact form data is used solely to respond to the submitted inquiry. No personal data collected through this site is sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Content
Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons servers (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser requests these images, Wikimedia's servers may log your IP address in accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's own privacy policy, available at foundation.wikimedia.org. This site does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party tracking or advertising scripts.
Your Rights
If you submitted a contact form and wish to have that data deleted, send a request to info@plainandporch.org. We will confirm deletion within five business days. Visitors in the European Economic Area have additional rights under GDPR; residents of British Columbia have rights under PIPA.
Data Retention
Server logs: 30 days. Contact form submissions: retained until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted within 60 days. Cookie consent preference: stored in the browser's localStorage and removed when the browser's local data is cleared.
Changes to This Policy
Any changes to this policy will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site following a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
Privacy-related questions can be sent to info@plainandporch.org or by post to the address above.