ontarioprovincialparks.ca (“we,” “our,” or “this Website”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the Website and how it is handled.

1. Purpose of This Website

ontarioprovincialparks.ca is an independent informational website created to provide general information about Ontario provincial parks, outdoor recreation, and related topics. The Website is not affiliated with Ontario Parks or the Government of Ontario.

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We do not require visitors to provide personal information to browse this Website.

If you choose to contact us, post comments, or participate in community features (if available), you may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you include in your message or submission

This information is used only to respond to inquiries or manage user-submitted content.

b) Non-Personal Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring websites
• General location (city or region, not precise location)

This data is used to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve content and performance.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

ontarioprovincialparks.ca uses cookies to enhance user experience and support website analytics and advertising.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember visitor preferences
• Understand how visitors interact with the Website
• Serve relevant advertising

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect how some parts of the Website function.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

This Website may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners.

Google and its partners may use cookies, including DoubleClick cookies, to:

• Serve ads based on a visitor’s previous visits to this and other websites
• Display more relevant ads to user

Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s ad settings or by using browser-based opt-out tools.

We do not control the specific ads shown to individual users.

5. Third-Party Privacy Policies

ontarioprovincialparks.ca’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites.

We encourage you to review the Privacy Policies of:

• Google
• Other advertising networks
• Any third-party websites you visit through external links

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

6. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites for additional information or resources.

Once you leave ontarioprovincialparks.ca, we have no control over how other websites collect or use information. Visiting external sites is done at your own discretion.

7. Children’s Information

ontarioprovincialparks.ca does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information on this Website, please contact us and we will promptly remove the information from our records.

8. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect any information shared through this Website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk.

9. Consent

By using ontarioprovincialparks.ca, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in website practices, legal requirements, or advertising policies.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on this Website, please contact us through the Contact page.

Last Updated: January 13, 2026