Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Overview

RiverWindow.org is a static informational website. This policy describes what data, if any, is collected when you visit this site, and how it is handled.

Data We Collect

This site does not run a backend application and does not collect personal data directly. No registration is required to read content.

Server Logs

Web servers generate access logs that record IP addresses, request timestamps, requested URLs, and browser user-agent strings. These logs are used for security monitoring and performance diagnostics. Log data is not sold or shared with third parties and is retained for a limited period.

Contact Form

The contact form on the About page operates client-side only. Entries are not transmitted to a server and are not stored. The form is provided as a visual demonstration of contact capability.

Cookies and Local Storage

This site uses browser localStorage to record your cookie banner preference (accepted or rejected). No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party cookies are set by this site. Selecting "Reject" on the cookie banner prevents no functionality, as no tracking mechanisms are active.

Third-Party Content

Wikimedia Commons Images

Some images on this site are hosted by Wikimedia Commons and served from Wikimedia servers. When your browser loads these images, Wikimedia's servers receive your IP address as part of the standard HTTP request. Wikimedia operates under its own privacy policy.

Google Fonts

This site loads fonts from Google Fonts. When fonts are requested, Google's servers receive your IP address. Google's data practices are described in Google's Privacy Policy.

Analytics

This site does not currently use any analytics platform. No tracking scripts from Google Analytics, Matomo, or similar services are loaded.

External Links

Articles on this site link to external websites including provincial government fisheries authorities, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and scientific publishers. This site has no control over the data practices of those sites.

Your Rights

Because this site does not collect personal data, there is no stored personal information to access, modify, or delete. If you have questions, use the contact form on the About page.

Changes to This Policy

If the scope of data collection changes — for example, if an analytics system is added — this policy will be updated and the revision date at the top of this page will reflect the change.

This policy applies only to riverwindow.org. Third-party sites linked from this site operate under their own privacy policies.