Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the website maplecornerline.eu (the "Site"). It describes what information is collected when you visit the Site and how that information is handled.

2. Data collected automatically

When you access the Site, your browser automatically transmits certain information to the server hosting the Site. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, the page requested, the referring URL, and the date and time of the request. This information is retained in server access logs for a limited period for technical and security purposes and is not linked to any personal identifier.

3. Contact form

If you submit a message through the contact form on the About page, the information you enter (name, email address, optional phone number, and message text) is processed client-side only. No data is transmitted to a server or stored in a database by this Site. The form is provided as a communication interface; the Site operator may provide a separate email contact if operational correspondence is required.

4. Cookies and local storage

The Site uses browser localStorage to record your response to the cookie consent banner (Accept or Reject). This value is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to any server. No third-party tracking cookies are set by this Site.

Third-party services embedded or linked from this Site (such as Google Fonts for typography) may set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies. Google Fonts requests are made from your browser directly to Google servers when you visit the Site.

5. Third-party content

Images on this Site are hosted on Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org) and are loaded directly from those servers. Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy governs data handling by that service. This Site does not embed analytics trackers, advertising networks, or social media widgets that collect personal data.

6. Your rights under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) including the right to access, rectify, or erase personal data held about you. Given that this Site does not store personal data submitted through its contact form, these rights apply primarily to server log data held by the hosting provider.

For enquiries relating to personal data, contact the site operator through the contact form on the About page.

7. Data retention

Server log data is retained for a period determined by the hosting provider's standard policy, typically between 30 and 90 days. LocalStorage cookie preference data is retained in your browser until you clear your browser storage or revoke it.

8. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the Site's operation. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after a policy change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the contact form on the About page.