Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 3, 2026

1. Independent Informational Website

Niagara Parks Independent Guide is an editorial information website. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or operated by Niagara Parks or the Niagara Parks Commission. This policy explains how this independent website handles personal information when visitors read articles, use the language preference, accept cookies, or submit the optional guide request form.

2. Canadian Privacy Framework

Our privacy practices are designed with reference to Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, commonly known as PIPEDA, and generally accepted fair information principles: accountability, identifying purposes, consent, limiting collection, limiting use and retention, accuracy, safeguards, openness, individual access, and the ability to challenge compliance.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, preferred travel interest, and consent confirmation when you request the free planning guide. We may also store limited technical preferences, including language choice and cookie banner status, in your browser.

4. Purposes for Collection

We collect personal information only for clear informational purposes: delivering the requested guide, sending occasional editorial updates if you consent, responding to inquiries, maintaining basic website functionality, improving content organization, and documenting consent where required.

5. Consent

By submitting the lead form, you provide consent for this website to use the information you enter for the purposes described at the point of collection. You may withdraw consent at any time by using an unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting the site operator through the contact method provided on the About page.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

This static website uses essential cookies or local browser storage for language preferences and cookie notice acknowledgement. If advertising, analytics, or measurement tools are later added, they should be implemented only with appropriate disclosures, consent controls, and compliance review. This version does not require a ticketing account, booking account, or payment profile.

7. Advertising and Informational Content

The website is designed as a Google Ads-compliant informational resource. It does not impersonate an official agency, does not sell tickets, and does not request payment information. Any advertisement or third-party link should be clearly distinguishable from editorial content.

8. Sharing and Service Providers

We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be processed by service providers that support hosting, email delivery, security, form handling, or analytics. Such providers should use information only to provide contracted services and should apply reasonable safeguards.

9. Retention

Personal information should be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes identified in this policy, for consent records, or for legal and operational requirements. When no longer required, information should be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of.

10. Safeguards

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards should be used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. No website can guarantee absolute security, so visitors should avoid sending sensitive information through ordinary contact forms.

11. Access, Correction, and Withdrawal

You may request access to personal information held about you, ask for corrections, or withdraw consent for future communications. We may need to verify your identity before responding to privacy requests. Withdrawal of consent may limit our ability to send requested materials.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for general travel planning audiences and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted information may request deletion.

13. Cross-Border Processing

Some technical or email service providers may process information outside Canada. When information is processed in another jurisdiction, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. We aim to use reputable providers and reasonable contractual safeguards where appropriate.

14. External Links

Articles may link to external resources for official schedules, accessibility details, attraction availability, or general information. External websites have their own privacy practices, and this policy does not apply to them.

15. Contact and Privacy Concerns

Questions, access requests, correction requests, or privacy concerns can be directed to the site operator through the contact information on the About page. If a concern is not resolved, individuals in Canada may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada for general privacy complaint information.