Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how HomesteadBrook.org ("the site") handles information in connection with your use of the website. By accessing or using the site, you acknowledge the practices described here.

Information Collected

The site does not collect personally identifiable information automatically. The contact form on the About page accepts name, email address, and an optional phone number and message. This form operates as a frontend-only simulation and does not transmit data to any server. No submitted information is stored, processed, or shared.

Standard web server logs may record:

  • Your IP address
  • The pages you access and the time of access
  • The browser and operating system you use
  • Referring URLs

These logs are retained for a limited period for security and technical maintenance purposes and are not used for marketing or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

Cookies

The site uses a single cookie preference stored in your browser's localStorage to remember whether you have accepted or rejected the cookie notice. This preference is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to any server.

No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics scripts are used on this site.

Third-Party Content

Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser loads these images, the Wikimedia servers may record your IP address in accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy, available at foundation.wikimedia.org.

External links on this site point to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the University of Guelph. Visiting these sites is subject to their respective privacy policies.

Your Rights

Since this site does not collect personally identifiable information through automated means, there is no personal data profile associated with your visit. If you submitted information through the contact form and have questions, contact the site through the email address listed in the About section. Note that submitted form data is not retained by the site.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy may be directed through the contact form on the About page.