Overview
This policy describes how RiverPaperHouse.org handles information in connection with visits to this website. The site is a static informational publication with no user accounts, no e-commerce functions, and no registration mechanisms.
Information collected automatically
When you visit this site, standard server log information is recorded automatically. This includes:
- IP address (typically anonymised at the server level)
- Browser type and version
- Referring page
- Pages viewed and time of visit
- Operating system
This data is used solely for aggregate traffic analysis and site maintenance. It is not linked to individual identities.
Cookies
This site uses a single functional cookie stored in your browser's localStorage to record your response to the cookie consent notice. This stored value contains only your consent choice ("accepted" or "rejected") and no personal information. It is not transmitted to any server.
If you reject the cookie notice, no analytical tracking is activated. If you accept, aggregate analytics may be used to understand general usage patterns. No individual user profiles are built.
Contact form submissions
The contact form on the About page operates client-side only. Form data entered by visitors is not transmitted to any server and is not stored. The form provides a visual confirmation upon submission but does not send any data to this site or any third party.
Third-party content
Images on this site are loaded from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser loads these images, your IP address may be visible to Wikimedia's servers. Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy applies to those requests: foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Privacy_policy.
Fonts on this site are loaded from Google Fonts. When fonts are requested, your browser makes a connection to Google's servers. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy.
External links
This site links to external resources including government websites, occupational health bodies, and academic sources. RiverPaperHouse is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
Data retention
Server logs are retained for a limited period for technical purposes and then deleted. No visitor data is sold, shared with advertisers, or transferred to third parties.
Your rights
If you are a Canadian resident, applicable privacy legislation may give you rights regarding personal data held about you. As this site collects no individually identifiable personal data, such rights are unlikely to be engaged. If you have a concern, contact us via the form on the About page.
Changes to this policy
If the privacy practices of this site change materially, this page will be updated with a revised date. Continued use of the site after such an update constitutes acknowledgement of the revised policy.