Privacy Policy & Legal
The GLCD Tools Software web site (www.glcd-tools.com) is designed to provide information to potential clients as well as customers of our business practice. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. Any personal information provided to us is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and other applicable legislation.
What is personal information?
Personal information is recorded information about an identifiable individual, including their name, address, e-mail address, phone number.
What personal information we collect and how we use it?
When someone visits our web site, our web server automatically collects a limited amount of standard information essential to the operation, security and evaluation of the GLCD Tools Software web site. This information helps us to make our site more useful to visitors and includes:
- the Internet domain and Internet Protocol (IP) address from computers that access our web site,
- the type of browser and operating system used to access our site,
- the date and time our site is accessed,
- the pages visited,
- any content downloaded from our site.
While some of this information (e.g. browser type and operating system) does not identify who people are, other information, such as Internet domain names or the IP addresses of internet service providers, may provide identification. The extent of personal identification depends on the 'naming standards' followed by the internet service provider. You may wish to check with your provider to inquire about their policies and practices in this regard. We donot use this information to identify individuals who visit our web site unless required to do so as part of an internal investigation or other law enforcement purpose.
Any personal information collected via our web site is done in compliance with BC's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and is considered necessary for providing services offered throughout our organization. Remember that there is always an option of whether or not to provide us with personal information. Your decision not to participate in electronic service delivery activities will not impair your ability to browse our web site. However, it may limit the use of certain web site features. The personal information provided to us is only used for the purpose for which it was collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose. For example, personal information may only be used to: send information about GLCD Tools Software or the information you specifically have requested.
Security of your information
We are obligated to protect 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 our commitment to protect the information we hold.
Links to other web sites
The GLCD Tools Software web site links to some external web sites that offer information on tourism-related products and services. These sites may be operated by other government agencies, non-profit organizations and private businesses. We are not responsible for the content and privacy practices of other web sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policy for each external site before submitting any personal information.
Cookies
"Cookies" are small pieces of data that web pages place in computers to assist in returning to that page. We may use cookies to track activities on our web site. It is possible to change the settings on a web browser to deny cookies or to warn when cookies will be deposited.
How long information is retained
The length of information retention varies in relation to the nature of the service provided. We keep information for the length of time necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected.
Changes to this privacy statement
GLCD Tools Software may change this privacy statement at any time by posting the then current policy to the sites. Your use of the sites constitutes acceptance of the provisions of this privacy statement and your continued usage after such changes are posted constitutes acceptance of each revised Privacy Statement.
Last revised Dec 23, 2007