Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026  ·  Last updated: May 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how MSD Editorial Group Inc. ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit maplestreetdaily.org (the "Site"). We operate in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our web server logs standard technical data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is retained in server logs for up to 90 days and is used only to maintain site security and diagnose technical issues. It is not used to identify individual visitors.

Cookies

The Site uses a single functional cookie to record your cookie consent choice (msd_cookie_choice). This cookie is stored locally in your browser via the localStorage API and is not transmitted to our servers. No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies are set by this Site.

You can reject all cookies using the banner displayed on your first visit to the Site. Rejecting cookies will not affect your ability to read content on the Site.

Information You Submit

If you submit the contact form on the About page, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the Site
• Responding to contact form submissions
• Detecting and preventing security incidents
• Complying with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We do not use personal information for advertising, profiling, or marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

The Site loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser fetches these fonts, Google's servers receive your IP address and browser headers. Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Images on the Site are hosted on Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When images load, Wikimedia's servers receive your IP address. Wikimedia's use of this data is governed by the Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy.

Beyond Google Fonts and Wikimedia Commons, no third-party scripts, tracking pixels, or analytics services are loaded on this Site.

4. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for 90 days, after which they are permanently deleted. Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months to allow for follow-up correspondence, after which they are deleted. The cookie consent value stored in your browser's localStorage persists until you clear your browser data.

5. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

You have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Withdraw consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@maplestreetdaily.org or by mail at the address below.

6. Security

The Site is served over HTTPS. Contact form submissions are transmitted over encrypted connections. We do not store credit card or payment information — the Site does not conduct commercial transactions.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Site, contact us at privacy@maplestreetdaily.org and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Material changes will be noted in the page's update record. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions, access requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: