Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how oliveandhearth.org ("the site") handles information when you visit its pages. The site is a static informational resource. It does not operate user accounts, collect payment information, or engage in e-commerce.

Information Collected

Server Logs

Web hosting infrastructure automatically records standard server log data when pages are accessed. This may include IP addresses, browser type, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This data is used for server security monitoring and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Contact Form

The contact form on this site is implemented as a client-side simulation. Submissions entered into the form are not transmitted to any server, not stored in any database, and not sent via email. The form is provided for demonstration purposes only. No data entered into the contact form leaves your browser.

Cookies and Local Storage

This site uses browser localStorage (not cookies in the traditional sense) to store your cookie consent preference — specifically, whether you clicked Accept or Reject on the consent banner. This value is stored only in your browser and is not transmitted to any server. It is used solely to avoid showing the consent banner on every page visit.

No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies are set by this site.

Third-Party Content

This site displays images hosted on Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser loads these images, a request is made to Wikimedia's servers. Wikimedia's own privacy policy applies to that request. This site has no control over Wikimedia's data handling practices.

This site links to external resources including Health Canada (canada.ca), ASHRAE (ashrae.org), and the National Research Council of Canada (nrc.canada.ca). Clicking these links takes you to third-party sites subject to their own privacy policies.

Google Fonts

This site loads the Inter and JetBrains Mono typefaces from Google Fonts. Google Fonts requests are made from your browser to Google's servers. Google's privacy policy applies to these requests. No personal data is passed by this site to Google as part of font loading.

Children's Privacy

This site does not knowingly collect any information from individuals under the age of 13. The site's content is general reference information suitable for general audiences.

Data Retention

Server log data is retained according to the hosting provider's standard practices, typically for a period of days to weeks, after which it is automatically deleted.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy legislation including PIPEDA (the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and applicable provincial legislation, individuals have rights regarding their personal information. Given the minimal data collected by this site, most requests would be addressed by the fact that no personal data is stored.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in site functionality or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions regarding this privacy policy can be directed through the contact form on the home page.