Last updated: May 25, 2026
Overview
Maple Garden (maplegarden.org) is a static informational website about native Canadian plants. This policy explains what data, if any, is collected when you visit this site and how it is used.
Information Collected
Server logs
Web servers typically log each request made to the server. These logs may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and the pages visited. Log data is used for technical diagnostics and security monitoring. It is not used for advertising or sold to third parties.
Contact form
The contact form on this site collects name, email address, phone number, and message text. This data is processed locally in the browser using JavaScript. No data is transmitted to a server or third-party service. Submissions do not result in your information being stored on any server associated with this site.
Cookies and local storage
This site uses the browser's localStorage to store your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). This data remains in your browser and is not transmitted to any server. No tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies are set by this site.
If you use the Accept button on the cookie consent banner, a value is saved in your browser's localStorage to prevent the banner from appearing on subsequent visits. You can clear this preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage data.
Third-Party Services
Google Fonts
This site loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser requests a font, Google's servers may log the request including your IP address. Refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details on how Google handles this data.
Wikimedia Commons images
Images on this site are served directly from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser loads an image, the Wikimedia Foundation's servers receive a request. Refer to the Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy for details.
External links
This site contains links to external websites including Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, COSEWIC, and other reference sources. This site has no control over how those sites collect or handle your data.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. The contact form is intended for adults. This site does not knowingly collect information from children.
Your Rights
If you are located in a jurisdiction with data protection laws — including Canada's PIPEDA or the European GDPR — you may have rights regarding your personal data. As this site does not collect or store personal data through its own systems (other than server logs handled by the hosting provider), there is generally no personal data held by this site to access, correct, or delete.
If you have questions about data held in server logs, contact the hosting provider directly.
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 any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be submitted via the contact form on the home page.