Privacy Policy
This page was last reviewed on November 30, 2023.
The Village of Cumberland is committed to protecting the privacy of any personal information you may provide when visiting our website. Part of that commitment is to explain what information may be collected and why, how it will be used and who may have access to it. Our practices have been designed to ensure compliance with the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) (“FOIPPA”). Any personal information you provide to us is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with FOIPPA.
This privacy statement applies to interactions with the Village of Cumberland website. It does not apply to any other website. Following is an overview of our website practices.
What Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Village of Cumberland website, you do so anonymously. There is no need to tell us who you are.
If you direct an enquiry to the Village, we will ask you to provide your name and mailing address or email address for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.
When you complete online transactions, job applications, enter online surveys or contests, or subscribe to the newsletter, we may collect personal information such as your name, address and email. Personal information is generally collected for programs or activities of the Village or for the purpose of planning or evaluating a program or activity of the Village under the authority of section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information will only be used for the purpose for which it is collected or a use consistent with that purpose or for a purpose permitted by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Your personal information will only be disclosed subject to a request under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act.
The Village’s website does not collect or retain your email address in a database format although some Internet Service Providers may automatically include your email address with your IP (Internet Protocol) address.
What Session Information We Collect
The Village’s website logs the date and time of the visit, the web pages or services accessed, the type of browser and operating system and the IP address of all site visitors. An IP address is the number automatically assigned to the computer or to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that is requesting a website content page.
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track visitors’ movements and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. Information is also collected for the purpose of assessing system performance, improving web services and web site management. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Some of the services available from the Village’s website may require the use of “cookies” (for example, your preference for type size).
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure the use and effectiveness of our website. Please see the Google Analytics privacy policy for further details.
Protection of Personal Information
The Village is obligated to protect your personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access collection, use, disclosure or disposal.
Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day operating practices as part of the Village’s commitment to the protection of personal information it holds.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
The Village may revise this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes to our Web site. As a result, you should visit this page periodically to review the contents.
Contact
For more information about this privacy statement, please e-mail us at info@nullcumberland.ca.
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