Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how CedarHearth (cedarhearth.org) handles information in connection with visits to this site. CedarHearth is a static informational site. It does not operate a user account system, e-commerce function or subscription service.

Information Collected

Server Logs

The web server hosting cedarhearth.org may collect standard server log data, including IP addresses, browser type, referring URL and pages visited. This data is used for operational purposes only — primarily to diagnose errors and assess site performance. It is not linked to individual identities and is not shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

Contact Form

The contact form on this site uses a client-side simulation. Data entered into the form fields is not transmitted to any server, stored in any database or sent by email. The form is provided as a visual interface only. No personal information submitted through the form is retained.

Cookies and Local Storage

This site uses browser localStorage to save your cookie banner preference (accepted or rejected) so the banner is not shown repeatedly. No tracking cookies are set. No third-party advertising or analytics cookies are used.

Third-Party Resources

This site loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). Google's own privacy policy governs any data collected through that service. Images on this site are served from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy governs any data collected through that service.

No third-party advertising networks, analytics platforms or social media tracking pixels are used on this site.

External Links

Articles on this site link to external authoritative sources including the CSA Group, Natural Resources Canada, Health Canada and UNESCO. When you follow those links, you leave cedarhearth.org and the privacy practices of the destination site apply.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 years of age and does not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

If this privacy policy is materially updated, the "last updated" date at the top of this page will be changed. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy can be submitted through the contact form on the home page.