Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 25, 2026
Overview
WestPaper (westpaper.org) is a static informational website. This policy describes what information is collected during a visit, how it is handled and your options regarding cookies.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this site, standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL and pages accessed. This information is used for technical operation of the server and is not associated with individual user profiles or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
Cookies
This site uses a single browser cookie (via localStorage) to remember your response to the cookie consent banner. No tracking cookies, advertising cookies or third-party analytics scripts are deployed on this site.
Your cookie consent preference is stored locally in your browser. It is not transmitted to any server and does not contain personal information.
You can clear this preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or by using your browser's privacy settings.
Contact Form
The contact form on this site uses a client-side simulation only. No form data is transmitted to any server, stored in any database or sent to any email address. The form is provided for display purposes, consistent with a static site architecture.
External Links
This site links to external government and organization websites (Environment Canada, RecycleBC, RECYC-QUÉBEC, ARMA, etc.). These sites have their own privacy policies. WestPaper is not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites.
Images
Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Images are loaded directly from Wikimedia's servers (upload.wikimedia.org). Wikimedia Commons privacy policy applies to any request made to their servers.
Children's Privacy
This site does not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes to site functionality. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be directed to: info@westpaper.org
WestPaper Editorial, 123 Main Street, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2, Canada
Last updated: May 25, 2026