Privacy Policy

This policy describes how oakandmeadow.org handles information from visitors to this site.

Overview

oakandmeadow.org is a static informational website. It does not require account registration, does not collect personal data through active tracking systems, and does not sell or share visitor data with third parties for commercial purposes.

Effective date: June 12, 2026

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site may log standard technical information when pages are accessed. This may include:

  • IP address (often anonymised by the hosting provider)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages visited and time of visit

This information is used solely for server operation, security monitoring, and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

Cookies and Local Storage

This site uses browser localStorage (not traditional cookies) to remember your response to the cookie consent banner shown on the homepage. Specifically:

  • The key cookie_consent is stored in localStorage with a value of accepted or rejected when you click the corresponding button.
  • This value is used only to suppress re-displaying the banner on subsequent visits.
  • No tracking scripts or advertising networks are activated based on this consent selection on this static site.

You can clear this stored preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage data for this domain.

External Links

Articles on this site contain links to external websites, including iNaturalist, provincial government portals, and conservation organisations. These sites have their own privacy policies and data practices, which are outside the control of this site. Visiting an external link is subject to that site's terms.

Third-Party Resources

This site loads the Inter typeface from Google Fonts. Google may log the IP address and browser type of visitors when serving font files, according to Google's own privacy policy. If you prefer not to load external resources, you can disable external content loading in your browser settings.

Images used on this site are served directly from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). Accessing those images involves a connection to Wikimedia servers, which are subject to the Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy.

Contact Form

The contact form on the About page is a frontend-only demonstration. It does not transmit any data to a server, send emails, or store information anywhere. No data entered into the form leaves your browser.

Children's Privacy

This site is a general informational resource and is not directed at children under 13. No personal information from children is knowingly collected.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026