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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

This policy describes how SparrowDock ("the site", "we") handles information collected from visitors to sparrowdock.org. The site is operated by SparrowDock Editorial, 134 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3C7, Canada.

Information Collected

When you submit the contact form on this site, we collect the name, email address, and phone number you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

Like most websites, our server logs record standard access data including IP addresses, browser type, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is retained for up to 30 days for security and diagnostic purposes only.

Cookies

SparrowDock uses a single functional cookie to remember your cookie consent preference. No tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or third-party analytics scripts are active on this site. If you decline cookies, the site continues to function normally.

Third-Party Content

Images on this site are served directly from Wikimedia Commons (wikimedia.org) under Creative Commons licences. When your browser loads these images, your IP address may be visible to Wikimedia servers. SparrowDock has no control over Wikimedia's data practices. External links to resources such as Birds Canada and the Heritage Wildlife Foundation leave this site and are subject to those organisations' own privacy policies.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your submission by emailing editorial@sparrowdock.org.

Your Rights

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at:

SparrowDock Editorial
134 Wellington Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3C7, Canada

Email: editorial@sparrowdock.org

Phone: +1 (416) 321-0987

Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes materially, the updated date at the top of the page will reflect the revision. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.