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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 14, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Homegrove Journal ("we", "our", "this site") collects, uses, and stores information when you visit homegrovejournal.org. By continuing to use this site, you acknowledge the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit this site, standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. This data is used solely for server administration and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Information You Provide

If you submit the contact form on the site, we collect your name, phone number, and email address. This information is used only to respond to your enquiry. It is not sold, shared with third parties, or used for marketing purposes.

2. Cookies

This site uses a minimal cookie to store your cookie consent preference (a single key in your browser's local storage). No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies are set without your consent.

You may clear stored preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or site data. Rejecting cookies does not affect your ability to read any content on this site.

3. Third-Party Services

This site loads the Inter typeface via Google Fonts. Google Fonts requests may log your IP address as part of the font delivery. Refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details on how they process this data.

Images on this site are served from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org), a public, open-licensed media repository. Loading these images may result in a request logged by Wikimedia servers.

This site does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other behavioural tracking service.

4. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to the enquiry and are deleted within 90 days of last contact. Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days for security purposes.

5. Your Rights (Canada — PIPEDA)

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, and request deletion of information we have collected from you via the contact form.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@homegrovejournal.org. We will respond within 30 days.

6. External Links

This site links to external resources including Parks Canada, Ontario Parks, and other government and third-party sites. These sites operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

7. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to: