This Privacy Policy describes how Elmstone Home ("we," "our," or "this site"), operated at elmstonehome.org, handles information in connection with your use of this website. This policy applies to all pages published under the elmstonehome.org domain.

Information We Collect

This site does not require registration or account creation. The following categories of data may be collected:

  • Contact form submissions: If you submit a message through the contact form, your name, phone number, and email address are collected for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. This information is not shared with third parties and is retained only as long as needed to respond.
  • Server logs: Web server access logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages accessed. This information is used for technical operation and security, and is not used to identify individual visitors.
  • Cookies: This site uses a single functional cookie to store your cookie consent preference (accept or reject). No third-party tracking cookies, advertising networks, or analytics platforms are present on this site.

How We Use Information

Information collected through the contact form is used only to respond to the specific enquiry submitted. Server log data is used for site maintenance and security monitoring. No personal data is sold, rented, or transferred to third parties.

Cookies

A cookie named cookie_consent is stored in your browser's local storage when you interact with the cookie notice. It records whether you accepted or rejected cookies. No tracking cookies of any kind are placed on this site. You can clear this preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this domain.

Third-Party Content

Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org) under Creative Commons licences. When your browser loads these images, a connection is made to Wikimedia's servers and is subject to their privacy practices. Google Fonts are used for typography and are loaded from Google's servers, subject to Google's privacy policy.

Your Rights Under Canadian Law

This site operates under Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. You have the right to request access to personal information held about you, request correction of inaccurate information, and withdraw consent for its use. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@elmstonehome.org.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 90 days following a response, then deleted. Server access logs are retained for up to 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Elmstone Home
1204 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z5, Canada
Email: info@elmstonehome.org
Phone: +1 (613) 555-0184

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific concerns about data handling, consult a qualified privacy professional familiar with applicable Canadian legislation.