1. Who We Are
MapleKeeper ("the site", "we", "our") is an independent editorial resource on maple syrup production and sugar bush management, operated from 47 Rideau Forest Rd, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0, Canada. Contact: info@maplekeeper.org.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information. The following categories may be processed:
- Contact form submissions: Name, phone number, and email address submitted through the contact form on the homepage. This data is stored only long enough to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
- Server logs: Standard web server access logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamp. These are retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.
- Cookies: We use a single functional cookie to store your response to the cookie consent banner (Accept or Reject). No advertising or tracking cookies are set. The cookie is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key
mk_cookie_consent.
3. How We Use Information
Contact form data is used solely to respond to your inquiry. Server log data is used for site maintenance and security monitoring. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
4. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
As a Canadian site, we operate under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the basis
- Request deletion of personal data we hold
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@maplekeeper.org.
5. Data Retention
Contact form data is retained for up to 60 days after correspondence is complete and then deleted. Server logs are retained for 90 days. Cookie consent records are stored in your browser and remain until you clear your browser storage.
6. Third-Party Services
This site loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). Google's standard font API does not set persistent tracking cookies, but your IP address is disclosed to Google when fonts are requested. Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org) under Creative Commons licences. No other third-party scripts or analytics services are loaded.
7. Cookies in Detail
A single localStorage entry (mk_cookie_consent) is written when you interact with the cookie banner on the homepage. This entry stores either the string "accepted" or "rejected" and controls whether the banner is shown again. It contains no personally identifiable information and is not transmitted to our servers.
8. Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes materially, the updated date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the site after a policy change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact
Privacy-related inquiries: info@maplekeeper.org
Phone: +1 (613) 555-0192
Mailing: 47 Rideau Forest Rd, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0, Canada