Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how UplandNest Info Ltd. ("UplandNest", "we", "us") collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit uplandnest.org. UplandNest is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and operates under the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (BC PIPA).

Information Collected

Automatically collected data

When you access this site, standard server logs record your IP address, the page requested, the date and time of the request, and the referring URL. This information is retained for up to 90 days and used only for diagnosing technical issues and understanding aggregate traffic patterns. No individual user profiles are constructed from this data.

Cookies

UplandNest uses a single first-party cookie to record your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). This cookie contains no personal information and is stored locally in your browser. It expires after 12 months. No third-party tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or cross-site analytics cookies are set by this site.

Contact form submissions

If you submit a message through the contact form on the About page, the information you provide (name, email address, phone number, and message content) is transmitted to info@uplandnest.org and retained only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. It is not shared with third parties, used for marketing, or added to any mailing list.

How Information Is Used

Information collected by UplandNest is used for:

  • Diagnosing technical issues with site delivery
  • Understanding aggregate visitor patterns to improve content
  • Responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form

UplandNest does not sell, rent, or trade any personal information to third parties. No advertising networks, data brokers, or social media platforms receive visitor data from this site.

External Links

Articles on UplandNest contain links to external resources including Natural Resources Canada, Parks Canada, the Alpine Club of Canada, and other authoritative sources. UplandNest has no control over the privacy practices of these external sites. Visiting an external link means you are subject to that site's privacy policy.

Data Security

This site is served over HTTPS. Server logs are stored on a Canadian-based hosting provider and are accessible only to UplandNest's technical administrator. Contact form submissions are transmitted by email over encrypted connections where supported by the recipient mail server.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information UplandNest holds about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information where retention is no longer necessary
  • Withdraw consent to the processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@uplandnest.org. Requests are handled within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

UplandNest does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this site, contact us at the address above and it will be deleted promptly.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a policy revision constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Privacy-related inquiries:

  • Email: info@uplandnest.org
  • Phone: +1 (604) 555-0187
  • Mail: UplandNest Info Ltd., 1200 Burrard St, Suite 400, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C7, Canada