Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how VillageCornerWorks Editorial Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information gathered when you visit villagecornerworks.org (the "Site"). We operate the Site from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

Information we collect

Server logs

Our web hosting provider automatically records standard server log data when you visit the Site. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of each request. This information is used to maintain the technical operation of the Site and to produce aggregate traffic statistics. It is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Cookies

We use a single first-party cookie to record whether you have accepted or rejected this Site's cookie consent prompt. This cookie is named vcw_cookie_consent, contains only the string "accepted" or "rejected," and expires after 365 days. No third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies are set by this Site. You may delete or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Contact form submissions

If you submit the contact form on the About page, we collect your name, email address, and phone number (if provided) solely to respond to your inquiry. This information is not shared with third parties, is not used for marketing purposes, and is retained only for as long as necessary to address your inquiry.

How we use information

Information collected through server logs is used to diagnose technical problems, understand which content is most useful to readers, and improve the Site. Contact form submissions are used exclusively to respond to the sender. We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information to third parties.

External links

The Site contains links to external websites, including federal and provincial government portals and professional association websites. Once you leave villagecornerworks.org, this privacy policy no longer applies. We have no control over the data practices of external sites.

Data retention

Server log data is retained for up to 90 days by our hosting provider and then deleted. Contact form data is retained until the inquiry is resolved and for up to 12 months thereafter. Cookie consent records expire after 365 days.

Your rights under Canadian privacy law

Under PIPEDA and provincial equivalents, you have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you, to request corrections to inaccurate information, and to withdraw consent for certain uses. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@villagecornerworks.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this Site, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. Material changes will be noted on the Site's home page for at least 30 days following the update.

Contact

Questions about this policy or our privacy practices can be directed to:

VillageCornerWorks Editorial Inc.
147 Sparks Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B5
privacy@villagecornerworks.org
+1 (613) 475-0192

Disclaimer

The content on villagecornerworks.org is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, engineering, professional conservation, or financial advice. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information presented, heritage legislation, building codes, and program details change frequently. Readers should verify current requirements with the relevant provincial or municipal authority before making decisions that rely on the material published here.