privacy policy

Disclaimer

Information on this website is provided as a public service by the Town of Ferryland. Although we make every effort to ensure that all information is accurate and complete, we cannot guarantee it. Users should verify the information before acting on it.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms and conditions and constitutes the user’s agreement to those terms and conditions. Information on this website is provided by the Town of Ferryland solely for the user’s information and it is provided without warranty, guarantee, or responsibility of any kind, either express or implied. The Town of Ferryland and its employees will not be liable for any loss or damages of any nature, either direct or indirect, arising from use of the information provided on this website or information provided at any other site that can be accessed from this site.

Links from this site to other sites are presented as a convenience to users. The Town of Ferryland does not accept any responsibility for the content, accuracy, reliability, or currency found on external sites.

Copyright

The Town of Ferryland is the owner of copyright in all information found on this website unless otherwise stated.

The Town of Ferryland uses multi-media, i.e. graphics, audio and visual materials, on this website with permission of third party copyright holders. Reproduction of such materials is not permitted.

Privacy statement

Introduction

The Town of Ferryland maintains this website to help you obtain information about its community and services. The Town of Ferryland is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and organizations who visit this website, in compliance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA, 2015).

Our web host automatically collects and saves a limited amount of information when you visit the site. This information includes:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address (e.g. 123.45.67.890)

  • Browser type and version (e.g. Netscape 8.0, Explorer 7.0)

  • Page(s) visited

  • Date and Time of page(s) visited

Definition of personal information

Personal information means recorded information about an identifiable individual, including the individual’s name, address or telephone number.

Collecting personal information

The only identifiable personal information collected by this website is information you give voluntarily (ex: sending an email via the contact form). The Town of Ferryland considers the personal information you provide through this website confidential. Any information collected is only to be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose unless you expressly consent otherwise. This information is not disclosed to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by
ATIPPA, 2015.

Security

The Town of Ferryland makes all attempts to protect your personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, or disposal. Security measures are integrated into the design, implementation, and daily operating practices as part of the Town of Ferryland’s ongoing commitment to protecting your personal information.

Links to other websites

This website may include links to websites operated by other public and/or private sector organizations. The Town of Ferryland is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Cookies

When you visit or browse a website, a small piece of data may be sent from the website and stored on your computer. You can adjust browser settings to deny cookies or to warn you when a web site is about to place a cookie on your hard drive.

The Town of Ferryland website may use cookies in a limited capacity to collect anonymous information used towards enhancing your browsing experience.

Web Analytics

The Town of Ferryland website may use third-party tools (ex: Google Analytics) to help analyze the use of our websites. We use this data to help make our sites more useful for visitors. Third-party cookies may be used to anonymously collect information about your visit to the site. This information does not allow us or third-party tools to identify individuals.

You can opt-out of analytics activity by setting your browser to notify you when a cookie is sent and to block analytics cookies if desired.

Contact Information

If you have a complaint or concern about your personal information, please contact the Town of Ferryland’s main office. If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction ATIPPA, 2015 provides a mechanism for independent review through the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

For more information:

Email:
info@townofferryland.com

Mail:
Town of Ferryland Main Office
PO Box 75
Ferryland, NL
A0A 2Ho