At FireLookout.ca, your privacy matters. This site is run by a single person and relies on community submissions and participation — not ads, trackers, or data mining. This policy explains what information is collected, how it’s used, and how your privacy is protected.
a. Information you provide directly:
When you submit a lookout, photo, or story through the site’s forms.
When you create an account or contact us.
When you sign up for updates or contribute to the project.
b. Information collected automatically:
Basic, anonymous analytics (such as page views, device type, and referring sites) to understand how the site is being used.
Your IP address may be temporarily stored to prevent spam or abuse.
No sensitive personal data is ever collected, sold, or shared.
Information you share is used only to:
Publish and credit your lookout submissions.
Communicate with you about your submission or account.
Maintain and improve the website’s performance and security.
Your content may appear publicly on FireLookout.ca, but your contact details will never be shared or displayed without consent.
We use minimal cookies — mainly to remember your login session or submission preferences.
Anonymous analytics (via a privacy-respecting tool such as Plausible or Matomo) may be used to understand traffic patterns.
We do not use Google Analytics, advertising trackers, or social media pixels.
When you submit a lookout, photo, or story, you grant FireLookout.ca permission to display it publicly on the site and social media channels with appropriate credit.
If you ever wish to remove or edit your submission, you can contact us directly at info@firelookout.ca and it will be taken down promptly.
All reasonable steps are taken to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
No payment information is stored on this site, and we use secure connections (HTTPS) for all activity.
You can request at any time to:
Access the data you’ve shared.
Correct or delete your information.
Remove your submissions from the site.
To make a request, email info@firelookout.ca.
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the site or privacy practices. The latest version will always be posted here with a clear “Last Updated” date.
For any questions about this policy or your data, contact:
Chad Barchard
Founder, FireLookout.ca
chad@firelookout.ca