Who We Are
Cinderlane is an independent reference archive operated from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Contact: info@cinderlane.org — 47 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2C9.
Information We Collect
Cinderlane collects minimal information to operate this archive:
- Server logs: Standard web server logs record IP addresses, browser type, referring URL, and pages accessed. These logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and diagnostic purposes and are not shared with third parties.
- Contact form submissions: When you use the contact form, we collect the name, email address, phone number, and message content you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
- Cookies: A single first-party cookie records your cookie consent choice (accept or reject). No advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies are set. If you use the Google Fonts embedded stylesheet, Google may set a cookie as part of their font delivery; this is outside our control but is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Information
- Server log data is used for security monitoring and diagnosing server errors. It is not used for profiling or marketing.
- Contact form data is used only to respond to the sender. It is not added to any mailing list or sold to third parties.
- No personal data is used for automated decision-making or profiling.
Data Retention
Server logs are deleted after 30 days. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. Cookie consent records expire after 12 months, at which point the cookie banner will appear again.
Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law
Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) gives you the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Withdraw consent to data collection (where consent is the basis for processing).
- Request deletion of personal data we hold, subject to legal obligations.
To exercise any of these rights, contact info@cinderlane.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Third-Party Links
Cinderlane links to external sources including the Digitalfire Reference Database, Ceramic Arts Network, Craft Ontario, and the Potters Council. These sites operate under their own privacy policies, which we do not control.
Security
This site is served over HTTPS. Contact form data is transmitted encrypted. We do not store credit card information or financial data of any kind.
Changes to This Policy
Material changes to this privacy policy will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. We do not send notification emails for policy updates.
Contact
For privacy-related questions: info@cinderlane.org
47 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2C9, Canada
+1 (613) 905-2847