Introduction

The Township of West Lincoln (the “Township”) is committed to operating its website as an effective method of communication with interested users. The Township of West Lincoln will adhere to all applicable Access to Information and Privacy legislation, which may result in periodic disclosure of the information contained in users' comments or messages.

If you have any questions about the Township's Privacy Policy, please contact the Township Clerk.

Privacy and access

The Township is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and possibly other privacy legislation or regulations.

Any information you submit to the Township of West Lincoln, by way of forms on this website, email messages, or otherwise, will become part of the public record. Information may be released through the MFIPPA request process if they meet the criteria of custody and control.

For more information on MFIPPA, please contact the Township Clerk at clerk@westlincoln.ca.

Use of collected information

The Township of West Lincoln does not collect information for commercial or marketing purposes. The Township does not sell, exchange, or otherwise distribute the information collected through this website for commercial marketing purposes. The Township collects and uses only the minimum information needed to meet the purpose for which the collection is required.

The Township will not use any information for any purpose that is inconsistent with the purpose for which the information was collected. Visitors to the Township website will not receive correspondence from the Township without their consent, consistent with the principles of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation.

Cookies

During user interaction with the Township's website, we may use a browser feature called a "cookie" to collect information anonymously and track user patterns on the website.

A cookie is a small text file containing a unique identification number that identifies your browser - but not you - to our computers each time you visit one of our pages. Cookies tell us which pages are visited and by how many people. This helps us enhance the online experience of visitors to our website.

Unless you specifically advise us, we will not know who you are, even though we may assign your computer a cookie. We cannot use cookies, by themselves, to disclose the individual identity of any site user, and we never combine information gathered by a cookie with personally identifiable information, such as your name, telephone number, or your email address. 

Links to third party sites

This website contains links to other websites that are created and operated by independent bodies and are therefore, not under the control of the Township. These website links are provided as a public service and do not imply the investigation or verification of the linked websites by the Township.

The Township of West Lincoln is not responsible, and makes no express or implied representations or warranties concerning the products, services and information found on the linked websites.

Use of texts, photos, and other media

Text contained on this website may be used, downloaded and printed for non-commercial purposes provided the content of the website is not modified, in whole or in part, and that every copy of the downloaded or printed information is accompanied by this disclaimer notice.

Images, photos and other media on this website may have been purchased for limited use from third parties and legally protected by their terms of use. Before using, contact the Township's Clerk at clerk@westlincoln.ca to determine if the media is protected by copyright.

The information, software and products contained on this website shall not be modified, copied, distributed, reproduced, published, licensed, transferred or sold for a commercial purpose, in whole or in part, without the consent of the Township of West Lincoln.

General disclaimer

The Township of West Lincoln does not guarantee in any manner the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any information on this website, or in links provided by this website. A link between the Township's website and any other website does not imply endorsement or sponsorship of that website, or the creator of that website.

In the event of a discrepancy between the information contained on this website and the information contained in the records of the Township, the information contained in the records of the Township of West Lincoln shall be deemed accurate. 

Changes to this policy

The Township will revise or update this policy if its practices change, or as it develops better ways to keep you informed about them. You should refer back to this page often for the latest information and the effective date of any changes.