School District No. 35

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Purpose

The School District is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and visitors. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and share personal information through our website.

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About this Site

This website provides users with access to information about the School District, including information about our facilities, programs and activities. Additionally, users can browse and search for specific information and contact us via email or submit inquiries about these programs.

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Information we Collect

Personal information is only obtained when you provide it voluntarily, usually by contacting us via email, or by completing and submitting an online form. The School District informs you of the purposes for which your personal information is being collected at or before the time of collection, unless otherwise permitted or required by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

The School District websites use per-session cookies that capture non-personal information during each visit. These cookies are stored on a user’s computer only while the user is visiting the site and are deleted when the user exits the site. The School District website administrators use the information captured by cookies to improve the websites based on user-activity trends. Cookies capture: 

• The name of your Internet service provider, its IP address, and the name of your service provider's server 
• The length of each visit 
• The number of requests per visit 
• Your type of operating system 
• Your browser type 

Your browser may permit you to disable cookies, but you cannot opt out of the information collected for audit purposes. Also, your decision to disable cookies may impair your ability to browse, read, and download information contained on School District websites, and we may be unable to personalize your web experience. However, you may still be able to access the School District services by other methods such as personal contact, fax or mail.

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Links to other Websites

This website contains links to other sites. The School District is not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of other websites or organizations. You are encouraged to examine each site’s privacy policy and disclaimers and make your own decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability and correctness of material and information found.

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Your Rights

The School District is subject to FIPPA regulations, making sure that all collection, use, and disclosure of personal information through the website is compliant with such laws.

Under FIPPA, you have the right to request access to your personal information within the School District’s custody and control. In addition, you have the right to request correction of your personal information and inquire about how the School District collects, uses, and discloses your information.

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Disclaimer

The information and content contained on the site are prepared by the School District and are believed to be accurate but are provided for informational purposes only. The School District does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of any content in terms of completeness, correctness, accuracy, reliability, usefulness, timeliness, reliability, or otherwise.  In no event shall the School District be liable for any damages whatsoever, including special, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of information available on this site.

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Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any changes, we will update this website to include such changes. Such changes will be effective when posted.

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Questions or Concerns

Any questions regarding this privacy policy can be directed to privacy@sd35.bc.ca