Information collected automatically via the Internet
The CFEC logs http requests to our server. These logs capture navigation and clickstream data. The information collected cannot identify who you are beyond possibly your domain name or IP address, depending on the naming standards followed by your Internet service provider. You may wish to ask them about their polices and practices.While we make no attempt to link the information captured to the identity of individuals, the information captured does identify the following:
- The Internet domain and IP address from which you access our web site;
- The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
- Screen resolution of your monitor;
- The date and time you access our site;
- The pages you visit; and
- If you linked to the CFEC web site from another web site, the address of that web site.
This information is used to help us make our site more useful to our audiences by learning about the number of visitors to our site, and by monitoring traffic patterns and the types of technology our visitors use. We do not track or record information about specific individuals and their visits.Visitor identities, if given, are not disclosed to anyone except CFEC personnel who need the information for legitimate business purposes such as responding to a request.
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, when cookies are used, they may be used 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.
Privacy and Links to Other Sites
The CFEC web site may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content and the privacy practices of other web sites and encourage you to examine each site's privacy policy and disclaimers and make your own decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability, and correctness of material and information found.
Information Collected in E-mails or Web Forms
If you should choose to provide us with personal information—-as in an e-mail or by filling out a form and submitting it to us through our website—-we will use that information to respond to your message and to help us give you the information you have requested.The CFEC does not collect personal information for commercial marketing or distribution to any private organizations.Messages sent via the Internet can be intercepted. If you are concerned about sending your personal information to us via the Internet, you can use another method such as fax or regular mail.
Email Inquiries about our Services
Any email inquires about our services are handled within our organization as confidential in the same way as inquiries made in person, by phone, fax or other method. Information in your inquires will be used solely to make an appropriate response to you.
Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) maintains the confidentiality of all information related to persons served; meaning that no staff member or volunteer may allow any information about persons served to be released or disclosed, without the prior written permission of the person served.The assurance of confidentiality is an important factor in facilitating the alliance between staff and persons served, since the fiduciary nature of the relationship places the persons served in a position more vulnerable than that of CFEC staff. Violations of confidentiality give persons served the right to legal action on a breach of confidentiality.
Information can be disclosed without the permission of the person served for the following reasons:
- If there is suspicion of child physical or sexual abuse or neglect.
- If staff are subpoenaed to testify in court.
- If the physical safety of a person is known to be in danger, or some other dangerous crime is known to be intended.
The CFEC is an accredited, helping-services organization with confidentiality, privacy and ethical policies. These policies are in strict compliance with the Council on Accreditation requirements.
