Overview
This privacy policy describes how goldenhearthco.org handles information collected from visitors. This site is a static reference resource and does not operate a user account system, subscription list, or e-commerce function.
Information Collected
Contact Form Submissions
The contact form on this site collects name, email address, phone number (optional), and a message. This information is submitted through a frontend-only form interface. No data entered into this form is transmitted to or stored on a remote server. The form operates as a local simulation for display purposes.
Browser Storage
This site uses localStorage in your browser to store your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to any server. It persists until you clear your browser's local storage.
Server Logs
Standard web server logs may record the IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited for each request, as is common for any web server. These logs are used for operational monitoring and are not shared with third parties.
Cookies
This site uses a cookie consent banner on the homepage. Your response (accept or reject) is saved to localStorage. Beyond this preference storage, this site does not set tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.
If you choose to reject cookies, no functional limitation results, as no site features depend on cookie acceptance.
Third-Party Content
Images on this site are loaded from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org), a public media repository. When your browser loads these images, a request is made to Wikimedia's servers. Wikimedia's own privacy policy governs how they handle those requests. This site does not control Wikimedia's data practices.
Fonts are loaded from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). A request is made to Google's servers when fonts load. Google's privacy policy governs those requests.
External links in articles point to third-party sites including CSA Group, NRC Canada, WETT Inc., and others. This site does not control the privacy practices of those sites.
Data Retention
No personal data submitted through this site is retained by the site operator. Server log data retention periods are determined by the hosting provider's standard policies.
Your Rights
Residents of Canadian provinces with applicable privacy legislation (including PIPEDA at the federal level and provincial equivalents) may have rights regarding personal information. As this site collects minimal personal information and does not retain form submission data, no data subject access or deletion request is expected to be actionable. If you have a question regarding a specific piece of information, contact us at info@goldenhearthco.org.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site following a policy update constitutes acknowledgment of the updated terms.
Contact
Privacy-related inquiries can be directed to: info@goldenhearthco.org