Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 4, 2026
Who Operates This Site
Mapleham Study (mapleham.ca) is a non-commercial hobby project operated by VY2EK, a licensed amateur radio operator in Prince Edward Island, Canada. This site provides free educational content for the Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Certification.
What Personal Information We Collect
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (United States). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use the site, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
- General geographic location (city/country level)
This data is used to understand site traffic patterns, improve content, and diagnose technical issues. Google may transfer this data to servers in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Cloudflare Turnstile
We use Cloudflare Turnstile, a privacy-focused bot detection service provided by Cloudflare Inc. (United States). Turnstile collects minimal signals to distinguish human visitors from automated bots, including:
- IP address
- TLS fingerprint
- Browser user-agent header
- Sitekey and associated origin
Cloudflare states it cannot directly identify any individual from these signals. Turnstile cookies are classified as strictly necessary. For more information, see Cloudflare's Turnstile Privacy Addendum.
Feedback Form
When you submit feedback through the site's feedback form, we collect:
- Your name (optional — you may provide a callsign or pseudonym)
- Your email address (optional — used only to respond to your feedback)
- The content of your message
This information is stored in the site's database and used solely to review and respond to your feedback. It is not shared with any third party.
Donations (Buy Me a Coffee)
This site includes a voluntary donation link to Buy Me a Coffee. If you choose to make a donation, your payment information (credit card details, billing address) is processed entirely by Buy Me a Coffee and Stripe. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment information. See Buy Me a Coffee's Privacy Policy for details on how your payment data is handled.
Cookies
This site uses the following cookies:
- Google Analytics — used to analyze usage pattern to improve site experience. Only set if you accept optional cookies via the cookie banner.
- Cookie consent — stores your cookie preference (accept/reject).
- Bunny Shield — strictly necessary for abuse mitigation, bot detection, and CDN security.
- Cloudflare Turnstile — strictly necessary for bot detection and abuse prevention.
On your first visit, a banner asks whether you accept analytics cookies. If you click Reject, Google Analytics is never loaded. You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use the site's educational content.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information only for the following purposes:
- To understand and improve site content and user experience (Google Analytics)
- To protect the site from automated abuse and spam (Cloudflare Turnstile, Bunny Shield)
- To review and respond to feedback submitted through the feedback form
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We do not use personal information for advertising or marketing purposes beyond the Google Analytics data described above.
Third-Party Data Processors
We use the following third-party services that may process your personal information:
| Service | Provider | Jurisdiction | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google LLC | US | Traffic analysis |
| Bunny Shield | BunnyCDN | NL | Abuse protection |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Cloudflare Inc. | US | Bot detection |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Buy Me a Coffee Inc. | US | Donation processing |
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. Feedback form submissions are retained indefinitely or until manually deleted. Cloudflare Turnstile signals are retained as necessary for bot detection and improvement of the service. You may request deletion of your feedback data at any time using the contact information below.
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach the site operator via the feedback feature in the footer of this site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
