1. Overview & Privacy Commitment
PorchGoose.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the National Porch Goose Registry website located at https://porchgoose.org. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and trust of our visitors.
Summary: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We do not require account logins or passwords, and our adoption certificate generation runs client-side in your web browser.
2. Information We Collect
A. Adoption Deed Generator & Registry Inputs
When you generate an adoption deed or certificate on our site, the details you enter (such as your goose's chosen moniker, guardian name, sworn neighborhood watch oath, and favorite outfit) are processed locally in your browser to render the certificate canvas. If you choose to publish your adoption deed to the public community flock registry, the submitted goose name, serial number, and outfit choices are publicly viewable on the flock roster.
B. Email Correspondence
When you send an inquiry to contact@porchgoose.org, we receive your email address and any information you provide in your message. We use this information solely to communicate with you, resolve support queries, or process certificate corrections. We will never add your email to marketing distribution lists without your explicit opt-in.
C. Technical & Operational Server Logs
Like almost all websites, our hosting servers collect basic technical access logs, including IP addresses (anonymized where applicable), operating system, browser type, referring URLs, and timestamps. These logs are maintained strictly for server performance, DDoS defense, and infrastructure security.
3. Cookie Statement & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. PorchGoose.org uses cookies and local browser storage as described below:
localStorage to remember your selected goose model, dressing room selections, and size calculator preferences across pages.
You can disable or clear cookies at any time via your browser settings. The core features of PorchGoose.org, including sizing calculators and adoption deed rendering, will continue to work without cookies.
4. Third-Party Links & Disclosures
Our site includes links to third-party retailers, pattern creators, and external guides. We have no control over the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party service you visit.
PorchGoose.org participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
5. Data Subject Rights & How to Contact Us
Regardless of your location (under GDPR, CCPA, or regional consumer privacy regulations), you have the right to:
- Request a copy of any personal data associated with your submissions.
- Request the correction, modification, or removal of your goose's listing from the public flock census.
- Ask any question regarding our data practices.
To exercise any of these rights, please email our bureau privacy desk: