Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information is collected when you visit simplethreadco.org, how it is used, and what rights you have as a visitor located in Canada or elsewhere.
Who We Are
Simple Thread Co operates the website at simplethreadco.org. The registered address is 1200 Bay Street, Suite 901, Toronto, ON M5R 2A5, Canada. Business Number: 893 742 610 RT0001. Contact: editorial@simplethreadco.org.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this site, our server logs collect standard technical data: your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is retained for up to 90 days and used solely for diagnosing technical issues and understanding aggregate traffic patterns.
We do not use this data to build individual profiles or to identify specific visitors.
Cookies
This site uses a single first-party cookie to store your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). This cookie does not contain personal information and expires after 12 months. No third-party advertising or tracking cookies are placed on this site.
You can refuse cookies using the banner displayed on your first visit, or by clearing your browser's local storage at any time.
Contact Form Data
If you submit the contact form on this site, we collect your name, phone number, and email address for the sole purpose of responding to your inquiry. This information is not shared with third parties and is deleted after the inquiry is resolved, or after 12 months if no follow-up is needed.
Third-Party Services
Images displayed on this site are served directly from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser loads these images, your IP address may be recorded in Wikimedia's server logs. This is governed by the Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy.
This site does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party analytics or advertising services.
External Links
Articles on this site include links to external resources such as certification body websites (global-standard.org, oeko-tex.com, bluesign.com) and research publications. Once you follow a link to an external site, this privacy policy no longer applies. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Your Rights Under Canadian Law
Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation give you the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you.
- Request access to that information.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Withdraw consent for the collection or use of your data (where processing is consent-based).
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at editorial@simplethreadco.org.
Data Retention
Server logs: 90 days. Contact form submissions: 12 months. Cookie preference data: stored in your browser's local storage and controlled entirely by you.
Security
This site is served over HTTPS. We take reasonable technical measures to protect data in transit and in storage, but no method of internet transmission is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes in a material way, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the site after a policy change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Disclaimer
The content published on simplethreadco.org is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute professional legal, financial, or purchasing advice. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is current or complete. Use of this site is at your own discretion.