1. Information Collected
NorthBarrow collects limited information automatically when you visit the site:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This data is used for server maintenance and aggregate traffic analysis only.
- Cookies: A single cookie records whether you have acknowledged the cookie notice. No tracking or advertising cookies are set. You can reject the notice at any time; the site remains fully functional without consent.
- Contact form submissions: If you use the contact form, the name, phone number, and email address you provide are stored solely to respond to your message. This data is not shared with third parties.
2. Use of Information
Information collected is used only for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact form inquiries
- Diagnosing technical issues with server logs
- Understanding aggregate patterns of site use (page views, session length) in anonymized form
NorthBarrow does not sell, rent, or share personal information with any third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies
The site uses one functional cookie (nb_cookie_consent) stored in your browser's localStorage. It records whether you accepted or rejected the cookie notice. It contains no personally identifiable information and is not transmitted to any server.
You can clear this value at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
4. Third-Party Content
Images on this site are served directly from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. When your browser loads these images, your IP address is visible to Wikimedia servers. See the Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy for details.
Outbound links point to Government of Canada websites, Avalanche Canada, and Parks Canada. NorthBarrow is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. Server logs are retained for 30 days.
6. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal information held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent to the use of your personal information
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@northbarrow.org.
7. Security
NorthBarrow uses HTTPS for all connections. Contact form data is transmitted over encrypted channels. No payment information is collected or stored.
8. Changes to This Policy
Updates to this policy are noted at the top of this page with a revised date. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acknowledgment of the updated terms.
9. Contact
Privacy inquiries can be directed to:
NorthBarrow
240 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, Canada
info@northbarrow.org
+1 (613) 920-5840