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Privacy Policy

Introduction

When you visit the Northwestern Polytechnic website, the web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our website and the other sites that reside on the server. Some of this information (i.e., browser type) does not identify who you are, while other information, such as your Internet domain name or IP address, may identify you. The extent of personal identification depends, in large part, on the naming standards followed by your Internet service provider. You may wish to check with them to inquire about their guidelines and practices in this regard.

Any personal information that Northwestern Polytechnic may collect via our web site is collected in compliance with section 33(c) of the FOIP Act. The information collected is limited to what is necessary for systems administration, and includes such things as the client host name and/or IP address, the date and time of the request, the type of request, the referring location, the user's browser type, the file requested and, the number of bytes transmitted to and/or from the client. We use this information only for the purpose of assessing our information services. Further, we keep the information only for the length of time necessary to fulfill that purpose. We do not disclose your information to other public bodies or individuals.

  1. Use of Links

    Throughout our Web pages, we provide links to other servers which may contain information of interest to our readers. We take no responsibility for, and exercise no control over, the organizations, views, or accuracy of the information contained on other servers. Creating a text link from your Web site to our site does not require permission. If you have a link you'd like us to consider adding to our Web site, please send an email to Webmaster@NWPolytech.ca with the subject "Link request."

  2. Use of Text and Images

    If you would like to publish information that you find on our Web site, please send your request to Webmaster@NWPolytech.ca. Where text or images are posted on our site with the permission of the original copyright holder, a copyright statement appears at the bottom of the page. Information about using our logo and images is available in Media Resources.

  3. Online Profile Updates and Donations

    If you complete the Profile update form and share your personally identifying information, this information will be used only to provide you with more targeted content. We may use your contact information to send further information about our organization or to contact you when necessary. You may always opt-out of receiving future mailings; see the "Opt Out" section below.

  4. Sending us an Email

    You also may decide to send us personally identifying information, for example, in an electronic mail message containing a question or comment, or by filling out a Web form that provides us with this information. We use personally identifying information from email primarily to respond to your requests. We may forward your email to other employees who are better able to answer you questions. We may also use your email to contact you in the future about our programs that may be of interest.

    We want to be very clear: We will not obtain personally identifying information about you when you visit our site, unless you choose to provide such information to us. Providing such information is strictly voluntary. Except as might be required by law, we do not share any information we receive with any outside parties.

    If you sign up for one of our email lists, we will only send you the kinds of information you have requested. We won't share your name or email address with any outside parties.

  5. Opt-Out or Change Your Contact Information

    Our site provides users the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us through a special online form. You may choose to receive only specific communications or none at all. You may also update your contact information previously provided to us through another online form. You can not remove yourself from our database, but you can prevent unwanted communication.

  6. Questions about our policies

    If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, you can contact us at:

    Sivagowry Lewis, Manager, Policy and Governance
    Office: E205
    Phone: (780) 539-2022
    Email: SLewis@NWPolytech.ca