Post by Kelvin on Dec 25, 2006 14:42:54 GMT -5
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto Youth Chapter (CCCYC) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its forum members.
Scope And Application Of The CCCYC Privacy Policy:
The scope and application of the CCCYC Privacy Policy are as follows:
The CCCYC Privacy Policy applies to Personal Information about CCCYC members and non-members who interact with CCCYC that is collected, used or disclosed by CCCYC.
* Members in this context includes past and present members of CCCYC.
* Non-members in this context includes Individuals who are viewers, readers, participants, Internet users who are exposed to the content of CCCYC and about whom CCCYC collects Personal Information.
The CCCYC Privacy Policy applies to the management of Personal Information in any form whether oral, electronic or written. CCCYC reserves the right to amend this CCCYC Privacy Policy from time to time.
The application of the CCCYC Privacy Policy is subject to the requirements or provisions of any applicable legislation, regulations or agreements (such as collective agreements), or the order of any court or other lawful authority.
Exclusions from privacy protection: The CCCYC Privacy Policy does not impose any limits on the collection, use or disclosure of the following information by CCCYC: a) information that is publicly available, such as a Person's name, address, telephone number and electronic address, when listed in a directory or made available through directory assistance; b) business-contact information, such as the name, title or business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization; c) information collected, used or disclosed in the course of journalistic, literary or artistic activities; or d) aggregate information that cannot be associated with a specific person, such as demographic statistics about CCCYC members, or number of visitors and average time spent on a website.
Purposes for Collection of Personal Information:
CCCYC has collected and collects Personal Information for the following purposes: a) to establish and maintain responsible relations with Individuals and to provide ongoing service; b) to understand Individual needs; c) to develop, enhance, market or provide services; d) to manage and develop its business and operations, including personnel and volunteering matters; and e) to meet legal or regulatory requirements, including to protect or defend a legal interest.
As examples of the above:
i) CCCYC may from time to time use a Person's Personal Information to contact the Person about changes, enhancements or similar notices related to CCCYC services;
ii) if a Person indicated that he/she was interested in receiving information from CCCYC, they may send the Person materials about products and services that CCCYC feels may be of interest to the Person.
Obtaining Consent:
CCCYC will make a reasonable effort to make sure Persons understand how their Personal Information will be used by CCCYC. CCCYC will obtain consent from Persons before or when it collects or uses the Personal Information. CCCYC will not attempt to deceive Persons into giving consent.
A Person's consent can be express, implied, or given through an authorized representative. A Person can withdraw consent at any time, with certain exceptions noted herein. CCCYC, however, may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without the Person's knowledge or consent in exceptional circumstances where such collection, use or disclosure is permitted or as required by law.
Note: If any Person at any time has any questions or concerns about CCCYC's privacy practices, the Person can either:
i) send an email to info@cccyc.com.
ii) send a private message on the message board to the administrator.
Refusing or withdrawing Consent:
Subject to legal and contractual requirements, a Person can refuse to consent to CCCYC's collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information about the Person, or a Person may withdraw the Person's consent to CCCYC's further collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information at any time in the future by giving CCCYC reasonable notice, unless: i) the consent relates to certain information required for credit approval which a Person applies for or accepts, ii) the consent is otherwise required by law or iii) the use or disclosure is permitted by law or is related to the legal or regulatory requirements described herein. If a Person refuses or withdraws the Person's consent, CCCYC may not be able to provide the Person or continue to provide the Person with some services or information which may be of value to the Person.
Internet Aspects:
Personal Information may be collected when a user conducts activities on or related to all websites of CCCYC. Although information collected, used or disclosed on the Internet as described below often does not constitute Personal Information (and to the extent that such is the case, then the obligations under the CCCYC Privacy Policy do not extend to such information), CCCYC provides the details below about Internet aspects of CCCYC services for the purposes of disclosure about CCCYC services.
Internet Protocol Address (IP Address)
When the user's web browser requests a web page from another computer on the Internet, it automatically gives that computer the address where it should send the information. This address is called the computer's "IP address." For most users accessing the Internet from a dial-up Internet service provider (ISP), the IP address will be different every time the user logs on.
CCCYC may use the user's IP Address to:
* facilitate the diagnosis and remedy of a technical problem reported by the user's or CCCYC's technical team.
* display (or allow the display by Third Party advertising providers of) more appropriate and relevant content and advertising, such as content and advertising based on the user's geographic area.
* estimate user traffic from specific countries or organizations. Many IP addresses are commonly associated with Internet service providers, universities, or major corporations in specific regions or localities.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier, that is sent to the user's web browser from a website's computers and is stored on the user's computer's hard drive. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to a user's computer.
CCCYC may use cookies to:
* improve the operation and performance of the CCCYC services and to make CCCYC services easier and more convenient to use. For example, cookies help CCCYC provide more personalized services by recalling user preferences on subsequent visits (e.g. language preference). Cookies also allow CCCYC to save passwords and preferences for a user so that the user will not have to re-enter them on the next visit to a CCCYC site;
* measure aggregate user traffic and demographic statistics related to CCCYC services (e.g. number of users, average time spent, average age and similar statistics). This information helps CCCYC to better understand when to update, change or offer new services and provides CCCYC with details as to the performance of Third Party advertisements and content. No Personal Information will be disclosed in such reports;
* display advertisements. CCCYC and Third Party advertising providers may use cookies when serving advertisements on CCCYC related sites. In some cases, advertisements from Third Party advertisers are delivered to users by such Third Party advertisers, or by separately contracted advertising providers on their behalf, and not by CCCYC; as such, the Third-party advertisers' use of cookies is subject to their own privacy policies, not the CCCYC Privacy Policy, and users should consult the privacy policies of such Third Party advertisers. These advertisers on the message board are a means of providing the free aspect of the CCCYC message board.
Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If a user prefers, the user can reset his/her browser either to notify the user when the user has received a cookie, or to refuse to accept cookies. The user should understand that while CCCYC do not require a user to use cookies, certain CCCYC services will not function properly if a user sets his/her browser to not accept cookies.
Links To Other Sites And Advertisements
A CCCYC service may contain links to other websites and services. While CCCYC try to link only to sites and services that share CCCYC's high standards and respect for privacy, a user should understand that CCCYC are not responsible for the content of, or the privacy practices employed by, other companies or websites. This CCCYC Privacy Policy applies only to the CCCYC services related to this CCCYC Privacy Policy.
Additional Information
CCCYC automatically collect certain information about the user's computer hardware and software. This information may include: browser type, operating system type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used by CCCYC to operate the service, to maintain the quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the CCCYC Sites.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
CCCYC may update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by placing a prominent notice on our site.
Scope And Application Of The CCCYC Privacy Policy:
The scope and application of the CCCYC Privacy Policy are as follows:
The CCCYC Privacy Policy applies to Personal Information about CCCYC members and non-members who interact with CCCYC that is collected, used or disclosed by CCCYC.
* Members in this context includes past and present members of CCCYC.
* Non-members in this context includes Individuals who are viewers, readers, participants, Internet users who are exposed to the content of CCCYC and about whom CCCYC collects Personal Information.
The CCCYC Privacy Policy applies to the management of Personal Information in any form whether oral, electronic or written. CCCYC reserves the right to amend this CCCYC Privacy Policy from time to time.
The application of the CCCYC Privacy Policy is subject to the requirements or provisions of any applicable legislation, regulations or agreements (such as collective agreements), or the order of any court or other lawful authority.
Exclusions from privacy protection: The CCCYC Privacy Policy does not impose any limits on the collection, use or disclosure of the following information by CCCYC: a) information that is publicly available, such as a Person's name, address, telephone number and electronic address, when listed in a directory or made available through directory assistance; b) business-contact information, such as the name, title or business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization; c) information collected, used or disclosed in the course of journalistic, literary or artistic activities; or d) aggregate information that cannot be associated with a specific person, such as demographic statistics about CCCYC members, or number of visitors and average time spent on a website.
Purposes for Collection of Personal Information:
CCCYC has collected and collects Personal Information for the following purposes: a) to establish and maintain responsible relations with Individuals and to provide ongoing service; b) to understand Individual needs; c) to develop, enhance, market or provide services; d) to manage and develop its business and operations, including personnel and volunteering matters; and e) to meet legal or regulatory requirements, including to protect or defend a legal interest.
As examples of the above:
i) CCCYC may from time to time use a Person's Personal Information to contact the Person about changes, enhancements or similar notices related to CCCYC services;
ii) if a Person indicated that he/she was interested in receiving information from CCCYC, they may send the Person materials about products and services that CCCYC feels may be of interest to the Person.
Obtaining Consent:
CCCYC will make a reasonable effort to make sure Persons understand how their Personal Information will be used by CCCYC. CCCYC will obtain consent from Persons before or when it collects or uses the Personal Information. CCCYC will not attempt to deceive Persons into giving consent.
A Person's consent can be express, implied, or given through an authorized representative. A Person can withdraw consent at any time, with certain exceptions noted herein. CCCYC, however, may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without the Person's knowledge or consent in exceptional circumstances where such collection, use or disclosure is permitted or as required by law.
Note: If any Person at any time has any questions or concerns about CCCYC's privacy practices, the Person can either:
i) send an email to info@cccyc.com.
ii) send a private message on the message board to the administrator.
Refusing or withdrawing Consent:
Subject to legal and contractual requirements, a Person can refuse to consent to CCCYC's collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information about the Person, or a Person may withdraw the Person's consent to CCCYC's further collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information at any time in the future by giving CCCYC reasonable notice, unless: i) the consent relates to certain information required for credit approval which a Person applies for or accepts, ii) the consent is otherwise required by law or iii) the use or disclosure is permitted by law or is related to the legal or regulatory requirements described herein. If a Person refuses or withdraws the Person's consent, CCCYC may not be able to provide the Person or continue to provide the Person with some services or information which may be of value to the Person.
Internet Aspects:
Personal Information may be collected when a user conducts activities on or related to all websites of CCCYC. Although information collected, used or disclosed on the Internet as described below often does not constitute Personal Information (and to the extent that such is the case, then the obligations under the CCCYC Privacy Policy do not extend to such information), CCCYC provides the details below about Internet aspects of CCCYC services for the purposes of disclosure about CCCYC services.
Internet Protocol Address (IP Address)
When the user's web browser requests a web page from another computer on the Internet, it automatically gives that computer the address where it should send the information. This address is called the computer's "IP address." For most users accessing the Internet from a dial-up Internet service provider (ISP), the IP address will be different every time the user logs on.
CCCYC may use the user's IP Address to:
* facilitate the diagnosis and remedy of a technical problem reported by the user's or CCCYC's technical team.
* display (or allow the display by Third Party advertising providers of) more appropriate and relevant content and advertising, such as content and advertising based on the user's geographic area.
* estimate user traffic from specific countries or organizations. Many IP addresses are commonly associated with Internet service providers, universities, or major corporations in specific regions or localities.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier, that is sent to the user's web browser from a website's computers and is stored on the user's computer's hard drive. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to a user's computer.
CCCYC may use cookies to:
* improve the operation and performance of the CCCYC services and to make CCCYC services easier and more convenient to use. For example, cookies help CCCYC provide more personalized services by recalling user preferences on subsequent visits (e.g. language preference). Cookies also allow CCCYC to save passwords and preferences for a user so that the user will not have to re-enter them on the next visit to a CCCYC site;
* measure aggregate user traffic and demographic statistics related to CCCYC services (e.g. number of users, average time spent, average age and similar statistics). This information helps CCCYC to better understand when to update, change or offer new services and provides CCCYC with details as to the performance of Third Party advertisements and content. No Personal Information will be disclosed in such reports;
* display advertisements. CCCYC and Third Party advertising providers may use cookies when serving advertisements on CCCYC related sites. In some cases, advertisements from Third Party advertisers are delivered to users by such Third Party advertisers, or by separately contracted advertising providers on their behalf, and not by CCCYC; as such, the Third-party advertisers' use of cookies is subject to their own privacy policies, not the CCCYC Privacy Policy, and users should consult the privacy policies of such Third Party advertisers. These advertisers on the message board are a means of providing the free aspect of the CCCYC message board.
Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If a user prefers, the user can reset his/her browser either to notify the user when the user has received a cookie, or to refuse to accept cookies. The user should understand that while CCCYC do not require a user to use cookies, certain CCCYC services will not function properly if a user sets his/her browser to not accept cookies.
Links To Other Sites And Advertisements
A CCCYC service may contain links to other websites and services. While CCCYC try to link only to sites and services that share CCCYC's high standards and respect for privacy, a user should understand that CCCYC are not responsible for the content of, or the privacy practices employed by, other companies or websites. This CCCYC Privacy Policy applies only to the CCCYC services related to this CCCYC Privacy Policy.
Additional Information
CCCYC automatically collect certain information about the user's computer hardware and software. This information may include: browser type, operating system type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used by CCCYC to operate the service, to maintain the quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the CCCYC Sites.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
CCCYC may update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by placing a prominent notice on our site.