Privacy Policy for www.lairdtownship.ca

Type of website: Municipal Government

Effective date: January 1, 2022

www.lairdtownship.ca (the “Site”) is owned and operated by The Corporation of the Township of Laird.

Contact Information

The Corporation of the Township of Laird can be contacted at:

Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our Site of the following:

1. The personal data we will collect
2. Use of collected data
3. Who has access to the data collected
4. The rights of Site users
5. The Site’s cookie policy

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent

By using our Site, users agree that they consent to:

1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy
2. The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

1. First and last name
2. Email address
3. Phone number
4. Address
5. Auto-fill data
6. Pet ownership details
7. Concerns or complaints

This data may be collected using the following methods:

1. Online forms

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site.

The data we collect may be used for the following purposes:

1. Office use only to issue permits, dog tags, and register a concern

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

1. If the law requires it
2. If it is required for any legal proceeding
3. To prove or protect our legal rights

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored for an indefinite period of time.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We use strong browser encryption and store all data on secure servers. Access is restricted to employees bound by confidentiality agreements.

While we take reasonable precautions, the Internet can be insecure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

Accessing, Modifying, or Deleting Your Data

To inquire about your personal data or request changes, please contact:

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s device that collects browsing data. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

We use the following types of cookies:

1. Functional cookies to remember your selections and preferences for future visits

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The effective date will be updated accordingly.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, contact: