Privacy Policy

What this policy covers 

We, the Municipality of the County of Victoria, are committed to providing websites that respect the privacy of visitors. We have created this privacy statement to explain how we treat personal information that is collected on this website. Personal information is information we hold which is identifiable as being about you. 

Our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information is regulated by the Municipal Government Act Part XX, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Nova Scotia), as amended from time to time. You can find more information about your privacy rights at the web site of the Nova Scotia Legislature (https://nslegislature.ca/). 

The software platform this website runs on and associated technology operations are provided by Granicus, LLC and its subsidiaries. Click this link for the Privacy Policy governing their service: https://granicus.com/trust-center/privacy-policy/ 

What personal information we collect 

We collect information from you when you register to use this site. This includes your email address and additional demographic information as provided by you on the registration form. 

We collect and retain the content you create as part of your interactions with this website. These can include responses to surveys, comments on discussion forums, or any of the other engagement opportunities available here. 

We collect information about your usage of the site, such as pages visited, documents downloaded, etc. 

How we use the information we collect 

We collect this information in order to: 

Unless authorized by law, personal information will only be disclosed for the purpose it was collected or a directly related purpose. 

External links 

Our website may contain links to other websites. Those links are provided for convenience and may not remain current or be maintained. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked websites and we suggest you review the privacy policies of those websites before using them. 

Security 

While no online service is completely secure, we work very hard to protect information about you against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction, and take all reasonable measures to do so. 

Terms of use 

Please also visit the Terms of Use section for the limitations of liability, disclaimers, and acceptable use of the website: https://www.engage.victoriacounty.com/terms 

Requesting access or correcting your personal information 

Subject to applicable local laws and regulations, you may have some or all of the following rights with respect to your personal data: 

If you wish to contact us with a request relating to personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the contact details set out below including your name and contact details. We may need to verify your identity before providing you with your personal information. 

In some cases, we may be unable to provide you with access to all your personal information and where this occurs, we will explain why. We will deal with all requests for access to personal information within a reasonable timeframe. 

Consent 

By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy. 

Contact Us 

For further information about your privacy and related information practices, or to access or correct your personal information, or make a complaint, please contact us at: 

Municipality of the County of Victoria