1. Who We Are
MapleGardenLine operates at maplegardenline.org. Our registered address is 84 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9, Canada. For privacy-related enquiries, contact info@maplegardenline.org.
2. Information We Collect
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit the contact form on this website, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and message text. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Cookies and Local Storage
This site uses browser localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference. No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics are used. If you reject cookies, this preference is stored locally in your browser to prevent the banner from reappearing.
Server Logs
Like all websites, our hosting server automatically records basic access data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit — for security and diagnostic purposes. This data is retained for a maximum of 90 days and is not used for profiling or advertising.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to questions or notes submitted through the contact form
- To maintain the security and technical operation of the website
- To identify and correct errors in content when reported
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA)
MapleGardenLine operates under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The legal basis for processing contact form submissions is your consent, given when you choose to submit the form. Server log data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a secure website.
5. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent and request deletion of information held from form submissions
To exercise any of these rights, contact info@maplegardenline.org. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months, after which they are deleted. Server access logs are retained for 90 days.
7. Third-Party Links
This site links to external resources including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, university agricultural departments, and provincial government websites. These sites operate under their own privacy policies. MapleGardenLine is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
8. Changes to This Policy
Material changes to this policy will be noted by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site following a posted change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact
Privacy enquiries: info@maplegardenline.org
Phone: +1 (613) 927-0045
Address: 84 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9, Canada