Jason Weiss Amos Putnam Memorial Site
Website: https://jasonputnam.ca
Operated by: Mirkka Putnam
Last Updated: November 7, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Jason Weiss Amos Putnam Memorial Site.
This website has been established to honour and preserve the life, memories, creativity, and artistic legacy of Jason Weiss Amos Putnam (June 16, 1998 – November 2, 2026).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, protected, and disclosed when you visit or interact with this website.
The website is privately operated by Mirkka Putnam in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have been provided with this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, we will seek that consent as appropriate.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect the following information:
Information you voluntarily provide:
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Your name or preferred display name.
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Your email address.
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Messages, condolences, memories, and personal stories submitted through website forms.
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Photographs, artwork, or other materials you voluntarily submit.
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Any additional information you choose to include in your communications.
Technical information:
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by the website, hosting provider, or security software, including:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address.
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Browser type and version.
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Device and operating system information.
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Dates and times of website access.
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Requested pages and related server activity.
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Information necessary to identify and prevent malicious activity.
We do not intentionally collect more personal information than reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, and protect the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
Personal information may be used to:
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Receive and review submitted memories, condolences, photographs, and stories.
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Communicate with individuals regarding their submissions.
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Publish approved contributions on the memorial website.
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Respond to questions, concerns, and requests.
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Maintain website functionality and security.
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Prevent spam, unauthorized access, and misuse.
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Comply with applicable legal obligations.
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Improve the website and its memorial content.
We do not sell or rent visitors’ personal information to advertisers or data brokers.
4. Memorial Contributions and Public Submissions
Visitors may be invited to contribute memories, condolences, photographs, stories, and other materials relating to Jason.
All submissions are subject to review before publication.
Submitting material does not guarantee that it will be published. The website operator reserves the right to approve, decline, edit, or remove submissions at their discretion.
Where a submission form offers an opportunity to authorize publication, only information approved for public display will be intentionally published.
Published submissions may be accessible to visitors worldwide and may be indexed by search engines, copied, archived, or shared by others.
Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal information about themselves or other living individuals unless they have appropriate permission to do so.
If you wish to request the correction or removal of a published contribution, please contact the website operator.
5. Photographs, Artwork, and Submitted Materials
This website may display photographs, artwork, personal memories, and historical materials documenting Jason’s life and creative work.
Visitors submitting materials should ensure that they have the necessary rights or permissions to share those materials.
Submitting content does not automatically transfer ownership or copyright to the website operator.
Where permission to publish is provided, the contributor grants the website permission to display the submitted material for memorial and archival purposes, subject to any agreed restrictions.
Submitted materials will not be intentionally sold as merchandise or otherwise commercially reproduced without appropriate authorization.
Requests concerning the use, correction, attribution, or removal of submitted materials may be directed to the website operator.
6. Cookies and Website Functionality
This website is powered by WordPress and may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for its operation, security, and administration.
Depending on the website features used, cookies may support:
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Website administration and authentication.
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Security and prevention of unauthorized activity.
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Remembering certain visitor preferences.
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Functionality associated with visitor interactions.
Cookies may also be used by third-party services if additional features are introduced.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
The website does not currently intend to use cookies for behavioural advertising or cross-site advertising tracking.
Any material changes to cookie usage will be reflected in this policy.
7. Website Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website.
Security measures may include:
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Encrypted HTTPS connections.
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Website firewall and security monitoring.
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Restricted administrative access.
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Authentication and access controls.
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Software updates and security maintenance.
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Website backups and recovery procedures.
Security software may process technical information, including IP addresses, to identify suspicious activity and protect the website.
Although reasonable precautions are taken, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Services and External Links
The website relies on certain third-party services, including website hosting, domain infrastructure, and software providers, to maintain its operation.
These providers may process limited information necessary to deliver their services.
The website may also contain links to external websites, including social media platforms, fundraising services, or other resources.
When you follow an external link, the privacy practices of that destination are governed by its own policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated external websites.
We aim to minimize unnecessary third-party services and data collection.
9. Future Website Features and Merchandise
The memorial website may expand over time to include additional features, services, and opportunities for visitors to engage with Jason’s artistic legacy.
Potential future features may include:
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Email newsletters and website updates.
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Additional memorial contribution opportunities.
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Art prints and reproductions of Jason’s original artwork.
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Clothing, accessories, and other merchandise featuring Jason’s artwork.
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Online purchasing and order fulfillment.
These features are not necessarily available at the time of this policy’s publication.
If additional features require new categories of personal information, payment processing, shipping information, or third-party service providers, this Privacy Policy will be reviewed and updated as appropriate before those features are introduced.
Any optional marketing newsletter will require an appropriate subscription process and a means to unsubscribe.
10. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Personal information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:
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Operate, maintain, and secure the website through authorized service providers.
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Publish memorial contributions with appropriate permission.
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Respond to lawful requests or legal obligations.
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Investigate suspected misuse or security incidents.
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Protect the rights, safety, and security of website visitors and others.
Service providers will receive only the information reasonably necessary for their services, subject to applicable agreements and legal requirements.
We do not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes without appropriate consent.
11. Storage and Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required or permitted by applicable law.
Website submissions may be retained as part of the memorial’s ongoing archival activities, subject to applicable privacy rights and any permissions provided.
Technical security records, server logs, and backups may be retained for operational and security purposes.
Information may be stored or processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where authorized service providers operate. Information processed outside Canada may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request:
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Access to personal information held about you.
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Correction of inaccurate personal information.
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Withdrawal of consent for certain uses or disclosures.
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Removal of personal information or submitted content where appropriate.
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Information about how your personal information is handled.
Requests will be reviewed and addressed within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Withdrawal of consent may not affect processing already lawfully completed or information that must be retained for legal or legitimate operational reasons.
13. Children’s Privacy
The website is intended for a general audience, including family members and individuals who may wish to remember Jason.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children under the age of 18 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise children’s online activities and assist with any memorial submissions.
If you believe that a child has submitted personal information without appropriate authorization, please contact the website operator so the matter can be reviewed.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in website features, operations, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this policy will be revised.
Significant changes affecting how personal information is collected, used, or disclosed may also be communicated through website announcements or other appropriate methods.
Visitors are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or personal information handled by the website, please contact:
Mirkka Putnam
Website Operator
Jason Weiss Amos Putnam Memorial Site
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Website: https://jasonputnam.ca
Contact: Through the website’s designated contact form.
Please include sufficient information to identify the nature of your request and allow an appropriate response.
16. Privacy Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled, please contact the website operator first so the matter can be reviewed.
You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada for information about privacy rights and complaint procedures.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Website: https://www.priv.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-800-282-1376
This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the Jason Weiss Amos Putnam Memorial Site at jasonputnam.ca and does not automatically apply to other websites or businesses operated by Mirkka Putnam.
Last Updated: November 7, 2026