Revised Effective Date: September 17, 2025

RustyGriswold.ca (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide
    When you use our contact form, you may provide details such as your name, email address, or other information.
  • Automatically Collected Information
    Our hosting provider (OVH) and Cloudflare may automatically log technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and usage patterns for security and performance purposes.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which use cookies to analyze website usage and deliver relevant advertisements.
    • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites.
    • Visitors can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries you submit through the contact form.
  • To monitor and improve website performance, security, and user experience.
  • To display advertising through Google AdSense.
  • To analyze traffic and understand how visitors use the website.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share limited information with trusted third-party providers:

  • Google (Analytics, AdSense, YouTube embeds).
  • Cloudflare (content delivery and security).
  • Wordfence Security (firewall and malware protection).
  • Other third-party services strictly for analytics, security, and website functionality.

4. Your Choices

  • Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
  • Ad Preferences: You may opt out of interest-based advertising via Google or other third-party networks at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
  • Contact Form: You may choose not to provide personal details through our contact form, though it may limit our ability to respond.

5. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions are kept only as long as necessary to respond.
  • Log and security data may be retained by our providers for performance and protection.
  • Advertising and analytics cookies may persist until cleared by you in your browser settings.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. External Links and Donations

RustyGriswold.ca may contain links to third-party websites, including Halton Women’s Place’s official donation platform.

  • Donations are processed entirely by Halton Women’s Place.
  • RustyGriswold.ca does not collect, process, or store donor payment information.
  • Please review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is family-friendly but not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has submitted personal information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Visitors

RustyGriswold.ca is hosted and operated in Canada. If you are accessing our site from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
info@rustygriswold.ca