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Legal
Notices Privacy
Statement Introduction Victoria
International High School Programs (VIHSP) is committed to protecting your
privacy. You can visit most pages on our site without giving us any information
about yourself. There will be situations
when we do need information to provide services that you request, and this
privacy statement explains data collection and use in those situations. Any personal information you provide to VIHSP
is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act
or other applicable legislation. What is
Personal Information? Personal
information is recorded information about an identifiable individual. Personal
information includes such things as an individual's name, address, birth date,
e-mail address and phone number. Any personal
information you do provide is managed according to the British Columbia Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This means that, at the point of
collection, you will be informed that your personal information is being
collected, the purpose for which it is being collected, and that you have a
right of access to the collected information. If you have questions regarding
VIHSP’s online privacy statement or the use of your information, please contact
our Office Manager, at VIHSP, What kind of information is being collected? If you visit
our website to browse, read pages, or download information, we will gather and
store certain information about the visit. The following information is
automatically collected and stored: 1. The Internet Protocol
Address and domain name used. The Internet Protocol address is a numerical
identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to
your computer. This address can be translated to determine the domain name of
your service provider (e.g. gov.bc.ca, xcompany.com or yourschool.edu); 2. The type of browser
and operating system; 3. The date and time of
the visit; 4. The web pages or
services accessed; and 5. If you linked to the
VIHSP website from another website, the address of that website. Information
collected automatically is used for purposes such as assessing system
performance, improving web services and web site management. VIHSP does not use
this data to determine your identity unless required to do so as part of an
internal investigation or other law enforcement purpose. Information
Collected Directly From You Personal
information collected, used, disclosed and retained by this website is done so
under the authority of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act or other relevant
legislation. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to
fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use
consistent with that purpose unless you expressly consent otherwise. We do not
disclose your information to other public bodies or individuals except as
authorized by the FOIPP Act. The VIHSP website
does not collect personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide
it to us directly or through your authorized representative, to use specific
online services. However, if you choose not to provide the information required
for online services you may still be able to access our services by traditional
methods such as personal contact, fax, or mail. Your decision not to
participate in electronic service delivery activities will not impair your
ability to browse the web site, read or download any information provided on
the site. Transactions Where Information
Enters a System of Records
Where personal information is provided that
enters a system of records, it is collected in compliance with the British
Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. VIHSP collects, creates and maintains
information for the purposes of admission, registration and other activities
directly related to its education programs. Security VIHSP is
obligated to protect your personal information by making reasonable security
arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use,
disclosure or disposal. Security measures have been integrated into the design,
implementation and day-to-day operating practices as part of our commitment to
the protection of personal information we hold. When you submit sensitive information using our website’s
on-line form(s) your information is encrypted and protected through Secure
Sockets Layer before it is transmitted over the internet. How can I
access and correct information I submit to a web site? You can
review any personal information collected about you by submitting a Freedom of
Information request. You may request changes or annotate your personal
information if you believe it to be inaccurate by submitting a written request to
our office, describing the error. Notification of Changes If we decide
to change our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes on our website so you
are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under circumstances,
if any, we disclose it. Links to
other sites Visitors
should be aware that the VIHSP website may include links to web sites operated
by other agencies, organizations and businesses. When you link to another site,
this privacy policy will not apply, however, you may be subject to the privacy
policy of that new site, if one exists. VIHSP is not responsible for the
privacy practices or content of external websites. Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of text information
that is sent to your browser when you access a web site. Your browser will
return this cookie information to the domain where the cookie originated. While
we do not regularly use “cookies” to track how our visitors use the site,
cookies will be used on some pages to help you fill in forms or track your use
of the sites. The length of time that the cookie will reside on your machine
will depend upon the specific set-up of the particular sites you visit. If you are concerned about the use of
cookies, you can refer to the help information in your browser software for
information on how to disable cookies. If you wish to delete cookies from your
machine, consult your browser’s help files for instructions on how to do so. You can choose not to accept cookies or
delete your cookies at any time. If you delete
these cookies, any settings such as your stored account information will have
to be reset when you log in again. Disclaimer Warranty
Disclaimer This Web
site and all of the information it contains are provided "as is"
without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. All implied
warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, are
hereby expressly disclaimed. Limitation
of Liabilities Under no
circumstances will Victoria International High School Programs or the Greater
Victoria School District #61 be liable to any person or business entity for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages based on
any use of this Web site or any other Web site to which this site is linked,
including, without limitation, any lost profits, business interruption, or loss
of programs or information, even if Victoria International High School Programs
or the Greater Victoria School District #61 has been specifically advised of
the possibility of such damages. |