Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2, 2026
UrbanPorch Media Inc. ("UrbanPorch", "we", "our") operates the website urbanporch.org. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit the site, how it is used, and your rights under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information Collected
Automatically collected data: When you visit this site, our server logs record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This information is retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes.
Contact form submissions: If you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and phone number (if provided). This information is used only to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies: We use a single functional cookie to remember your cookie consent choice. No advertising or tracking cookies are placed on this site. Third-party analytics are not currently active.
2. How Information Is Used
- To operate and maintain the website
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To identify and address technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Information may be disclosed to service providers who assist in site operation (such as hosting providers), subject to confidentiality obligations. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users and the public.
4. Data Retention
Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months, after which they are permanently deleted. You may request earlier deletion at any time.
5. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
You have the right to access personal information we hold about you, request corrections, and request deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@urbanporch.org. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Cookie Management
A cookie banner appears on your first visit to the homepage. Selecting "Reject" prevents optional cookies from being stored; selecting "Accept" permits the functional consent cookie. You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.
7. External Links
Some articles link to external websites (e.g., Statistics Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
Privacy Officer — UrbanPorch Media Inc.
350 Bay Street, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5H 2S6
privacy@urbanporch.org