Privacy Policy

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the website localcrate.org and describes how information about visitors is handled. By using this website, you accept the terms described in this policy.

Information Collected

LocalCrate does not collect personal information through server-side forms or databases. The contact form on the About page is processed entirely in the browser and does not transmit data to any server. No form submissions are stored or forwarded.

Standard server access logs may be generated by the web hosting provider. These logs may include IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. LocalCrate does not access or analyze these logs for marketing or tracking purposes.

Cookies and Local Storage

LocalCrate uses browser localStorage to save your response to the cookie consent banner. This is a small text value stored locally on your device. It contains no personal information and is not transmitted to any server.

No third-party advertising cookies are set. No tracking cookies are used.

Third-Party Content

This website loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google's systems may record that your browser requested fonts from their servers. Google's own privacy policy governs how that data is handled. Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons upload servers. Wikimedia Commons is operated by the Wikimedia Foundation under its own privacy policy.

Links to External Sites

Some articles contain links to external websites including municipal government pages, Environment Canada, and horticultural organizations. LocalCrate is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

Children

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of the page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

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