Introduction:

The Village of Port Clements (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information on our website.

Personal Information Collection:

We collect personal information only when you:

1. Contact us through our website
2. Use online services (e.g., payment portals)
3. Participate in surveys or contests
4. Subscribe to newsletters or updates

Types of Personal Information Collected:

We may collect personal information that you will provide when utilizing our services, including, but not limited to:

1. Name
2. Email address
3. Phone number
4. Mailing address
5. Street/Civic address
6. Account Information (property roll/folio number)
7. Payment information (for online transactions)

Purpose of Collection:

We collect personal information to:

1. Respond to inquiries
2. Provide services
3. Improve our website
4. Send newsletters or updates (with consent)
5. Otherwise Communicate and Engage with you when necessary

Disclosure:

We do not disclose personal information to third parties without consent, except:

1. As required by law
2. To protect our rights or property
3. To service providers (e.g., payment processors)

Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information.

Retention:

We retain personal information only as needed for the purposes stated above.

Links to Third-Party Websites:

The Village’s website may contain links to external sites. These sites are not under The Village’s control, and we do not endorse or guarantee their content. Links are provided for convenience only.

Linked websites have their own privacy policies. To understand how they manage personal information, we recommend that you read the privacy policy of any website before you divulge individually identifiable information. We are not responsible for the content or practices of websites operated by third parties that are linked to our sites. These links are provided as a service to our residents and visitors. Unless otherwise stated, they do not constitute our endorsement, sponsorship, or approval of their content, policies, or practices.

This disclaimer protects the Village of Port Clements from potential liabilities related to external content and clarifies its neutral stance on third-party information.

Acceptance:

By using the Village of Port Clements website, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy and Web Policies, which outline how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. Your continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of these terms, including any future updates.

When using our website, you may be required to provide personal information, such as your name, email address, place of residence, or phone number. In these instances, expressed consent is required for sensitive information, including submitting personal information via forms or requesting products/services via email. Implied consent applies to less sensitive information.

We reserve the right to update our Privacy and Web Policies at any time, and your continued use of this website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

By accessing our website, you signify your understanding and agreement to these terms, including our consent requirements, and acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy and Web Policies.

If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using our website.

Changes to This Policy:

We may update this policy periodically. Please check this page for changes.

Governing Law:

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

Compliance:

We comply with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Contact:

Village of Port Clements
PO Box 198
36 Cedar Avenue West
Port Clements, BC, V0T1R0
(250) 557-4295
office@portclements.ca

last updated: 2024-11-19