Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Pine & Brick ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at pineandbrick.org, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. We are committed to handling any personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use the contact form on this site, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and a message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share it with third parties.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit pineandbrick.org, our web server may log standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This information is used for site administration and security monitoring only. It is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Cookies

This site uses a single functional cookie to store your cookie consent preference. We do not use advertising, tracking, or third-party analytics cookies. The consent cookie stores only whether you accepted or declined; it does not contain personal information. You can manage or clear cookies through your browser settings at any time.

How We Use Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months after the inquiry is resolved, then deleted. Server log files are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security purposes.

Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial legislation, you have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you, to correct inaccurate information, and to request deletion of information where we have no ongoing legal basis to retain it. To make a request, contact us at info@pineandbrick.org.

External Links

This site contains links to third-party websites including Historic Places Canada, the Ontario government, and BC government resources. These sites operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No internet transmission is completely secure; we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to or from this site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to:

The information on this site is provided for general reference only. It does not constitute professional advice. Always consult a qualified heritage conservation specialist or municipal authority before undertaking any restoration work.