Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026. This policy describes how Yardgrove (yardgrove.org) handles information collected from visitors to this website.

Information We Collect

Yardgrove does not require account registration and does not actively solicit personal information beyond what is submitted voluntarily through the contact form. The contact form collects a phone number, name, and email address for the purpose of responding to the inquiry submitted.

Standard web server logs record IP addresses, browser type, referring URLs, and pages accessed. These logs are maintained for technical and security purposes and are not linked to individual identities.

Cookies

This site uses a single first-party cookie to record whether a visitor has responded to the cookie consent banner displayed on the homepage. No advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies are set. The consent cookie stores only a value of "accepted" or "rejected" and does not contain personal information.

Third-Party Content

Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons servers (upload.wikimedia.org) under Creative Commons licenses. Fetching these images may transmit your IP address to Wikimedia Foundation servers, which operates under its own privacy policy.

Typography is loaded from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). This may result in a connection to Google servers, which operates under its own privacy policy.

Use of Information

Contact form submissions are used solely to respond to the submitted inquiry. Email addresses and phone numbers submitted through the contact form are not shared with third parties, not added to mailing lists, and not used for any purpose beyond the direct response to the specific inquiry.

Data Retention

Contact form data is retained for the period required to respond to the inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping, not to exceed 24 months. Web server logs are retained for 90 days.

Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law

Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) including the right to access personal information held about them and the right to request correction or deletion. Requests can be submitted by email to contact@yardgrove.org.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

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 after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional arboricultural, horticultural, or environmental advice. Always consult a certified arborist or local authority before planting on your property.