A Pin that has not been updated, signed into, or responded to in a documented time period is considered abandoned. The Abandoned Pin Policy defines the inactivity thresholds, the notice sequence, and the possible outcomes — archive, hide, transfer to a verified successor, or flag for community attention.
It applies to Map.ca lifecycle automation, to the moderation team that handles abandoned-Pin appeals, and to anyone claiming a Pin that has been marked abandoned. URL permanence still applies under the Data Retention and Deletion Policy.
Requirements
- Send notice before marking a Pin abandoned.
- Document the inactivity threshold publicly.
- Preserve URL permanence under the Data Retention and Deletion Policy.
Prohibitions
- Do not silently delete an abandoned Pin without notice.
- Do not transfer an abandoned Pin to a new claimant without verification.