Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

This privacy policy describes how Homestead Corner (“we”, “the site”) collects, uses, and protects information gathered when visitors use homesteadcorner.org. This policy applies to all pages on the domain and to any forms that collect personal data.

Information collected

Contact form submissions

When a visitor submits the contact form on the About page, the following data is collected: full name, phone number (if provided), email address, and the message text. This information is used solely to respond to the submitted enquiry. Data is not shared with third parties, sold, or used for marketing purposes.

Server logs

Standard web server logs record the IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited for each request. This data is retained for up to 90 days for the purpose of diagnosing technical issues and understanding general traffic patterns. Logs are not connected to individual identities.

Cookies

This site sets a single functional cookie (hsc_cookie_consent) to record whether a visitor has accepted or rejected the cookie notice. This cookie does not track browsing behaviour and contains no personally identifiable information. It expires after 365 days. No third-party analytics cookies are set unless the visitor explicitly accepts them through the cookie banner.

Use of collected data

Data submitted through the contact form is used only to respond to the submitted message. No automated marketing is sent to submitted email addresses. Server log data is used only for technical maintenance and general traffic analysis. No individual profiling is performed.

Data sharing

This site does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties, with the following exceptions: data may be disclosed if required by Canadian law or a court order; hosting infrastructure providers may have access to server logs as a normal part of operating the hosting environment.

Data retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months and then deleted. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days. The consent cookie persists for 365 days on the visitor's device and can be cleared through the browser's cookie management tools.

Your rights

Visitors have the right to request access to personal data held about them, to request correction of inaccurate data, and to request deletion of data submitted through the contact form. To make any of these requests, contact us at info@homesteadcorner.org. Requests will be acknowledged within 10 business days.

Links to external sites

Articles on this site link to external sources including Agriculture Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and other authoritative references. This site is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external sites they navigate to.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from children. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has submitted personal information through this site, contact us at the email address above and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in how the site operates or to comply with applicable law. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy can be directed to:

The content on Homestead Corner is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional agricultural, legal, or financial advice. Growing conditions, soil types, and regulations vary across Canadian provinces and territories. Always verify local requirements with the appropriate provincial authority before making land or livestock decisions.