Population Growth SecretariatPrivacy StatementThe Government of New Brunswick takes the privacy of its Internet users seriously. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users while providing a personalized and valuable service. This privacy statement explains the website data processing practices of the Population Growth Secretariat website portal.
Information collected: non-personal The moment you visit our website portal, some non-personal information is collected by the Government of New Brunswick.
We collect information automatically about your visit to our website portal. The information collected includes basic demographic data and browsing patterns. It is used only in aggregate form. We use aggregate information (so that no individual user is identified):
- to build up audience profiles;
- to aid strategic development, and
- to analyze use of the website.
We also collect personal information through enquiry forms and every time you e-mail us your details.
Information collected: personalAll personal information acquired by the Government of New Brunswick in any format, including electronic, is governed and maintained according to policies and procedures in accordance with the
Protection of Personal Information Act. We only collect personal information through enquiry forms and e-mails. This personal information must be divulged by you – it is not gleaned from your computer. E-mail addresses submitted when using the e-postcards feature of the website are not shared with others.
Use and disclosure of personal information The Government of New Brunswick processes personal information collected via its public website for the purposes of:
- providing a personalized service;
- receiving enquiries and requests for information;
- providing you with information about the resources and services available; and
- receiving your opinions and comments regarding various government activities.
Unless required by law, the Government of New Brunswick will not disclose your personal information to any outside parties without your prior consent.
E-mail query forms Many web pages include links to e-mail query forms, where you may ask specific questions relating to any portion of the Population Growth Secretariat website. The information submitted in these forms is sent by unencrypted e-mail from our web server, via the Internet, to the appropriate e-mail mailbox within the government responsibility area.
Links in the website The Population Growth Secretariat website sometimes provides links to other websites. In most cases, links to other websites will open in a new browser window. Please note that you are clicking to ANOTHER website; content and privacy standards, therefore, are not under the control of the Government of New Brunswick. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites because their policies may differ from that of the Government of New Brunswick.
Changes in our privacy policy Any substantive changes to the Government of New Brunswick Privacy Policy will be posted on this webpage.
Contacting the website
Should you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, contact:
Population Growth Secretariat,
HSBC Place,
P. O. Box 6000,
Fredericton, NB
Canada
E3B 5H1
Tel.: 1-506-453-3981
Fax: 1-506-444-6729