Privacy

Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

The Corporation of the County of Northumberland is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our site. We have taken appropriate measures to protect and ensure the privacy of any personal information you provide. The County is subject to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

The Corporation of the County of Northumberland will not, under any circumstances, use any information provided by visitors for any purpose inconsistent with the purpose for which the information was provided, as stated on the web page as well as inconsistent with the provisions of MFIPPA and PIPEDA.

Terms of Use

Every effort is made to ensure the information on the Corporation of the County of Northumberland's website is timely and accurate however, due to circumstances beyond our control, information and dates are subject to change without notice.

The Corporation of the County of Northumberland offers no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the information on these pages. All such documents are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and the County does not make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on this website. The Corporation of the County of Northumberland hereby disclaims all representations and warranties.

Links to third party sites

This type of link usually opens a new browser window. The Corporation of the County of Northumberland is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the Corporation of the County of Northumberland, nor can we be held responsible in anyway for the content found on any third party website. The County's privacy statement applies solely to information collected on the County's website.

About the Web Site

For general questions, technical questions and information regarding this site, please contact the Corporation of the County of Northumberland's website team.

Providing Personal Information via the County's Website

Most of the information accessible on the County's website does not require you to identify yourself. You may access it anonymously. However, the Corporation of the County of Northumberland does collect personal information about you when you choose to provide it. We collect only as much personal information as is necessary to assist you in conducting business with the County via the website. The only personally identifying information arising from your use of the Corporation of the County of Northumberland's website is what you voluntarily supply.

The County does attempt to provide you with multiple "channels" for conducting business (i.e. telephone, walk-in, mail-in, fax-in) in addition to the Corporation of the County of Northumberland's website. If you have concerns about using the website to conduct your business with us, please be assured that alternative channels are available.

Why Personal Information is Collected

The County collects and retains personal information for the following reasons:

• To process your requests for services, products or additional information
• To communicate with you regarding services that you have requested
• To meet legal and regulatory requirements

Correcting/Changing Personal Information

If your personal information changes (e.g. name, address, postal code, telephone number, email address etc.), or you no longer desire our service, the Corporation of the County of Northumberland will endeavour to provide a way to correct, update or remove the information.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

The Corporation of the County of Northumberland is the sole owner of the information collected on the site. The County does not use or retain personal information that you provide for any secondary purposes unless you have first been notified and your permission has been obtained. The Corporation of the County of Northumberland will not sell, rent, share or otherwise disclose your personal information to any organization or individual outside the County unless you are first notified and your permission is received, except in the following circumstances. The Corporation of the County of Northumberland may disclose your personal information:

• To companies contracted to process your requests
• For law enforcement purposes
• For purposes of acting in an emergency to facilitate contact with your next of kin or friend if you become injured or take ill

From time to time the County's website may request information from you via surveys or ask permission to send you special offers. Your participation will be completely voluntary and you will have a choice of whether or not to participate. Any survey information will be used solely for the purposes of monitoring and/or improving the County's services and products. If you choose not to participate, you will still be able to use the website.

Protection of Personal Information

The Corporation of the County of Northumberland takes every precaution to protect your personal information on the website. We maintain security standards and procedures regarding unauthorized access to customer information to prevent unauthorized removal or alteration of data.

If you have any questions or concerns about the security of the website please email us.

Contact Information

Concerns regarding Access to Information and any related privacy issues should be directed to the County Clerk:

• By Telephone: 905-372-3329
• By Mail: 
  County Clerk
  The Corporation of the County of Northumberland
  555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, ON  K9A 5J6