Who we are
RiverPlain Living (this website, operated at riverplainliving.org) is an editorial reference for home renovation information in Canada. Operator address: 45 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W7, Canada. Contact: hello@riverplainliving.org.
Information we collect
This site does not require registration or account creation. We may collect the following information:
- Contact form submissions: Name, phone number, and email address submitted voluntarily through the contact form. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry.
- Server logs: Standard web server logs, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and referrer URLs. These logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and diagnostic purposes.
- Cookies: We use a single first-party cookie to store your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). No third-party tracking cookies are used unless you have accepted cookies.
How we use information
Contact form submissions are used solely to respond to your message. We do not sell, share, or license personal information to third parties. Server log data is used for security monitoring and is not used for profiling or advertising purposes.
Cookies
RiverPlain Living uses one functional cookie: rpl_cookie, which stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or rejected). This cookie contains no personal information and expires with your browser session or after 365 days. You can clear this cookie through your browser settings at any time.
If you click "Accept" on the cookie banner, we may load third-party analytics (if implemented). If you click "Reject," no third-party scripts are loaded. The site functions identically regardless of your cookie choice.
Data retention
Contact inquiries are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. Server logs are retained for 30 days. Cookie data is stored locally in your browser.
Your rights (PIPEDA)
Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), including the right to access personal information held about you and the right to request correction or deletion. To exercise these rights, contact hello@riverplainliving.org.
External links
This site links to external websites (government resources, building code references, product manufacturers). These sites operate under their own privacy policies, which we do not control.
Changes to this policy
If this privacy policy is updated materially, the "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the change date. Continued use of the site following a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Privacy questions: hello@riverplainliving.org or by post to 45 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W7, Canada.