1. Information Collected
When you visit urbanbreadbox.org, we may collect the following types of information:
- Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, referring URL, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location derived from IP address. This data is collected through server logs and may be processed by a third-party analytics tool.
- Contact form submissions: If you submit the contact form on the About page, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your message.
- Cookies: We use a session cookie to store your cookie consent preference. We do not place tracking or advertising cookies without your consent.
2. How Information Is Used
Usage data is used to understand how the site is navigated and to identify technical issues. Contact form data is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Cookies
The cookie banner that appears on your first visit to the homepage allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. If you accept, a first-party cookie records your preference so the banner does not reappear. If you reject, no non-essential cookies are set. You may clear your browser cookies at any time to reset this preference.
4. Data Retention
Server log data is retained for up to 90 days and then deleted. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months and then deleted unless ongoing correspondence requires longer retention.
5. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate information, and to withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@urbanbreadbox.org.
6. Third-Party Links
Articles on this site link to external resources including the Repair Café Foundation, government agencies, and academic institutions. These sites operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.
7. Contact
Privacy-related inquiries may be directed to:
Urban Bread Box Media Inc., 1842 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6R 1W5
contact@urbanbreadbox.org • +1 (416) 357-0912