Privacy policy

1. Who we are

RedHead Industries is a Canadian, community-first, non-profit, open-source-driven organization. Our website exists to share information about our projects, philosophy, and ways to support our work. We do not operate as an advertising platform, data broker, or surveillance-driven service.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide voluntarily

We only collect personal information when you choose to provide it, such as:

• Contact information (for example, an email address) if you reach out to us
• Information you include in messages, emails, or forms
• Optional details you provide when donating or collaborating

You are never required to provide personal information just to browse our website.

2.2 Information collected automatically

By default, RedHead Industries does not:

• Use invasive analytics platforms
• Track users across websites
• Build behavioral profiles
• Collect advertising identifiers

Like most websites, basic server logs may temporarily record limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and date/time of access. This information is used solely for security, abuse prevention, and basic operational integrity, and is not used to identify individuals.

3. Cookies and tracking technologies

RedHead Industries does not use:

• Advertising cookies
• Cross-site tracking cookies
• Fingerprinting technologies

If cookies are used at all, they are limited to strictly necessary functionality (for example, remembering a preference you explicitly set). We do not use cookies to track you, profile you, or sell data.

4. How we use information

Any information we collect is used only to:

• Respond to messages or inquiries
• Maintain and secure our website
• Improve site reliability and accessibility
• Process donations or support requests (via third-party providers)

We do not use personal data for advertising, behavioral analysis, data resale, or user profiling.

5. Third-party services

Some services linked from our website may be operated by third parties, such as:

• Donation platforms
• Code hosting services
• Content hosting providers

These third parties have their own privacy policies. RedHead Industries is not responsible for how external services handle your data, but we aim to choose providers that align with our privacy values whenever possible.

6. Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We only share information if:

• You explicitly request or consent to it
• It is necessary to provide a service you asked for
• We are legally required to do so under applicable Canadian law

If disclosure is legally required, we will comply only to the minimum extent necessary.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill its original purpose, or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or misuse
• Alteration or destruction

No system is perfectly secure, but we actively work to minimize risk and avoid unnecessary data exposure.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us directly.

10. Children's privacy

RedHead Industries does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website or practices evolve. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

12. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy, contact us through the methods listed on our website.