Last updated: July 2026
North of Nine ("we," "us," "this site") publishes independent travel research and guides about Northern Ontario. This policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how it's used, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited information to understand how the site is used and to remember your preferences:
- Usage data: pages visited, time on page, and general device/browser type, collected through standard analytics.
- Preference data: your cookie consent choice, stored locally in your browser so we don't ask again on every visit.
- Voluntary information: anything you submit directly to us, such as an email if you contact us.
We do not collect precise location, payment information, or account credentials, because this site does not have accounts, bookings, or payment features.
2. Cookies and Local Storage
This site uses a small amount of browser storage for two purposes: remembering whether you've responded to the cookie notice, and basic, aggregated analytics about which pages are read. You can decline non-essential cookies from the banner shown on your first visit, and you can clear this at any time by clearing your browser's site data for this domain.
3. How We Use Information
- To understand which parts of the site are useful, so we can improve the route guide and planning content.
- To keep the site functioning correctly across visits, such as remembering your privacy choice.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade visitor data to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
This site may load fonts and basic analytics from third-party providers. These providers may process standard technical data (such as IP address and browser type) under their own privacy policies. We select providers that do not use this data for cross-site advertising profiles tied to this site.
5. Data Retention
Aggregated analytics data is retained only as long as needed to understand site usage trends and is not linked to an identifiable individual. Your cookie preference is stored locally in your browser until you clear it or change your choice.
6. Your Choices
- Decline non-essential cookies at any time from the consent banner.
- Clear stored preferences through your browser's privacy or site-data settings.
- Use browser extensions or settings to block analytics scripts entirely; core site content will still function.
7. Children's Privacy
This site is intended for a general travel-planning audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the site evolves. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy or your data can be directed to the site's editorial contact listed in the footer of this page.