Information Collected
SoftGrove.org is a static informational site. It does not operate user accounts, process payments, or store personal data in a database.
The following types of data may be collected automatically when you visit:
- Server logs — IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and access timestamps, retained by the hosting provider in standard access logs.
- Analytics — If third-party analytics are enabled, aggregate traffic data (page views, session duration, device type) may be collected. No personally identifiable information is linked to these records.
- Cookies — This site stores a single cookie preference key in your browser's localStorage (
cookie_choice) to remember whether you accepted or rejected the cookie notice. No tracking cookies are set without your consent.
Contact Form
If you use the contact form on the About page, the information you enter (name, email, phone, message) is processed client-side only for display purposes. No data is transmitted to or stored on a server. The form is a visual interface; no backend receives your submission.
Third-Party Resources
This site loads the following third-party resources:
- Google Fonts — The Inter typeface is loaded from Google's font CDN (
fonts.googleapis.com). Google's privacy policy applies to that request. - Wikimedia Commons images — Article images are served directly from
upload.wikimedia.org. The Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy governs those requests.
No advertising networks, social media pixels, or affiliate tracking scripts are loaded on this site.
External Links
Articles on this site link to external sources including NLGA.org, NRC-CNRC.gc.ca, and CMHC.ca. SoftGrove has no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites.
Your Choices
You can reject the cookie notice at any time; doing so stores a rejected value in localStorage and dismisses the banner. You can clear this preference by clearing your browser's site data for softgrove.org.
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies and local storage. Consult your browser's documentation for instructions.
Changes to This Policy
If material changes are made to this policy, the "Last updated" date above will be revised. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.