Privacy Policy
The Canadian gFARAD Platform is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information. All personal information that is collected by the Platform, whether through this website (www.cgfarad.ca) or by other means, is managed according to the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Automatic Collection, Use and Disclosure of Information
Canadian gFARAD web servers automatically collect and store the following information from its websites:
- The Internet Protocol (IP) Address and domain name used for the computer accessing the website.
- The type of browser and operating system;
- The date and time of the visit and;
- The web pages or services accessed.
Information collected automatically is maintained in a secure environment. Summary reports will be used for purposes such as assessing system performance, improving web services and website management. The Platform will not use this data for other purposes, unless required or permitted by law.
The Platform distributes a small file to your browser, called a “cookie”. Such files allow us to provide you with personalized information on your future visits to our websites. No personally identifying information is collected with cookies. If you wish, you may change the settings on your web browser to deny cookies or to warn you when cookies will be deposited.
In order to improve website performance and user experience, the Platform uses a third party web analytics service. Summary reports will be used to improve usability on our site and to help support the online needs of visitors.
Information Provided Voluntarily in E-mail and Web Forms
Some personal information, including but not limited to name and e-mail address, may be provided voluntarily by users of the Platform to request services such as newsletter sign up or other communications, image download, online surveys, event registration and other similar services.
Personal information provided voluntarily in an e-mail or by filling out a form will be used only for the purposes for which it is collected. This information may also be shared with our customer service representatives, Webmaster, Web Administrator or other employees as a means to continually improve customer service.
Links to Third Party Sites
The Canadian gFARAD website contain links to other sites. While the Canadian gFARAD endeavours to link to other sites that have similar high standards and respect for privacy, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of other sites.
More information
Access and Privacy Officer
Phone: 306-966-2543
Email: cgfarad.office@usask.ca