Last updated: May 25, 2026
1. Who We Are
PlainHearth (plainhearth.org) is an informational website covering residential fireplace maintenance and home heating topics in Canada. This site is operated independently and is not affiliated with any product manufacturer or trade association.
2. Data We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit this site, standard server log data may be collected, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used only for diagnosing technical issues and understanding aggregate traffic patterns. No individually identifiable profiles are built from this data.
Cookies
This site uses a single functional cookie (or localStorage entry) to remember your cookie consent choice. No tracking or advertising cookies are set. If analytics tools are added in the future, this policy will be updated and consent will be requested separately.
Contact Form
If you submit the contact form, the data you enter (name, email, phone, message) is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to any server. No data from the form is stored or forwarded.
3. Third-Party Services
Images displayed on this site are hosted by Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser loads these images, Wikimedia's servers may log your IP address per their own privacy policy, available at foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Privacy_policy.
Google Fonts is used for typography. When Google Fonts loads, Google's servers may receive a request from your browser. Google's privacy policy applies to that interaction.
4. Data Retention
Server logs, if retained at all, are kept for no more than 30 days and are not shared with third parties. No personal data from visitors is sold or transferred.
5. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area or Canada, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of any data we hold about you. Since we collect minimal data and do not build user profiles, such requests typically result in confirmation that no such data exists. To make a request, use the contact form on the About page.
6. Children
This site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from minors.
7. Changes to This Policy
Material changes to this policy will be noted with an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent via the contact form on the About page.