Privacy Disclaimer
OUR COMMITMENT
The PE is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains the current information management practices at our websites.
The handling of all personal information by the PE is governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). We are committed to protecting your privacy whether you are browsing for information, or conducting business electronically.
When you visit our website, we will not collect your personal information unless you choose to use and receive online products and services that require it. For transactions with the PE involving credit cards, our systems use up-to-date security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information and systems.
INFORMATION COLLECTED ON OUR WEBSITES
When you browse or download information from the PE website, our servers automatically collect limited amounts of standard information for traffic monitoring and statistical purposes. The information is analyzed for operational trends, performance, and for ways to improve our sites. The PE cannot identify you from this information. We collect the following standard types of information:
Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of the computers being used to access our sites;
the operating systems and the types and versions of browsers used to access our sites;
the Internet Service Providers used by visitors to our sites;
the dates and times users access our sites;
the pages visited;
the key words users enter into our search engine; and
the names and sizes of files requested.
The PE employs a consultant who uses hardware and software to anonymously monitor unauthorized attempts to upload, or change, information at the PE’s website, disrupt service, or otherwise cause damage. As a general practice, we make no attempt to link this information with the identity of individuals visiting our sites. If an attempt to damage our site has been detected, we can take further actions.
PERSONAL INFORMATION SENT TO US
You may choose to provide us with personal information such as your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card number, if you wish to:
- submit an e-mail, comment, question or request or subscribe for information online;
- request a service, product, or fill out a registration or license form online; provide feedback, participate in consultations or surveys online; or, conduct e-commerce transactions with the PE.
When you visit the PE’s web site, any personal information you provide will be used to respond to your message and/or provide you with the requested service or product. When the information is collected, you will be informed of the specific purpose for which it is being collected.
COOKIES
The PE website uses cookies to capture login information only.
EXTERNAL LINKS DISCLAIMER
Our website links to other sites created and maintained by other public and/or private sector organizations. We provide these links solely for your information and convenience. When you link to an outside website, you are leaving the PE website and our information management policies no longer apply.
The PE does not assume and is not responsible for any liability whatsoever for the linking of any of these linked websites, the operation or content (including the right to display such information) of any of the linked websites, nor for any of the information, interpretation, comments or opinions expressed in any of the linked websites. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites are to be directed to the particular organization for whom the particular website is being operated.
SECURITY
The PE’s security practices are continually evolving to ensure that the integrity and confidentiality of information and systems are maintained. The PE uses up-to-date security safeguards to protect its networks and websites from misuse, alteration, copying, disclosure, destruction, monitoring or unauthorized sharing of information and damage. The PE’s safeguards include the use of security software and encryption protocols and involve physical, technical and procedural controls to protect information.