Logging Practices
The Town of St. Marys redirects HTTP requests to the HTTPS address. These logs record the IP address of website visitors. An IP address is the number automatically assigned to the computer or to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) requesting a URL. The Town cannot identify you from this information. The Town archives and uses log files for systems analysis, maintenance and website evaluation.
We do not link information with the identity of individuals visiting our websites unless an attempt to damage our website has been detected.
Cookie Practices
Some Town web pages use cookies for one of the following three practices:
- Single-session cookies, which log users over a single session and do not maintain data over multiple sessions or visits;
- Multi-session cookies for use in web analytics, which log users over multiple sessions purely to gather data to analyze web traffic statistics; and
- Multi-session cookies for use as persistent identifiers (persistent cookies), which log user activities over multiple visits with the intent of remembering data, settings, or preferences unique to that visitor.
The Town’s website uses persistent cookies to improve users’ experience by remembering settings related to functionality. Other multi-session and single-session cookies are used in combination with the website’s analytics software for website improvements.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. All website browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
By declining cookies, use of interactive features or online services that depend on cookies will not function as intended. If you choose to accept cookies, all browsers offer the ability to later delete cookies that you have accepted. If you choose to delete cookies, any setting and preference controlled by those cookies will be deleted and may need to be automatically recreated upon a return visit.
Links
The website links to external websites created and maintained by other public and/or private sector organizations. The Town provides these links solely for your information and convenience. The inclusion of any link to another website does not imply an endorsement by the Town and should not be construed as an endorsement of that party or its product or services. These other websites were independently developed by parties other than the Town and the Town assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or appropriateness of the information contained in such websites. When you link to an outside website, you are leaving the Town of St. Marys website and the information management policies no longer apply. If you decide to access linked third-party websites, you do so entirely at your own risk. When you visit another website, please review their terms of use.
Important Information
Although the Town attempts to ensure that all information posted on its website is accurate and complete, the Town does not represent that it is so, or guarantee it, and accepts no liability or obligation for accuracy or completeness. If there is any discrepancy between information posted on the website and in an original paper version, the version that is most current should be considered to be the authoritative version. The contents, products, and services are provided in good faith on an “as is” basis and were current at the time of posting for use on the website.
The Town is not responsible for any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages resulting from the use, misuse or misinterpretation of any content, products, or services provided by this website.
Your access and download of any material on this website is done at your own risk. The Town makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the website is virus-free but does not guarantee that the website is free from viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other destructive code. It is your responsibility to ensure you have set up the appropriate safeguards to protect your computer and its information.
The Town reserves the right to make changes to the website, policies, or Terms of Use and provide any additional terms at any time. The changes or additional terms are effective immediately upon their posting on the website. Your continued use of the website is an acknowledgement and acceptance of any changes to the Terms of Use. In the event any of these conditions should be determined to be invalid, void or for any reason unenforceable, that condition will be deemed to be severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining condition.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The use of the website and any purchase made on this website are governed by the laws in force in the Province of Ontario and Canada. You agree and submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Ontario.
Complaints
If you think that your personal information has been improperly collected, used, or disclosed by the Town, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). Prior to filing a complaint with the IPC, please contact the Town directly to notify the Town of your concerns. In most cases, the Town will be able to work with you to resolve the issue. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may choose to file a complaint with the IPC, following the steps below:
- Fill out and submit the online form, or print the form and send it to the IPC office at the following address:
- Registrar
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
2 Bloor Street East,
Suite 1400
Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
- Once your complaint is received, the IPC Registrar will open a complaint file and assign an analyst to look into your complaint.
- An analyst will review your complaint and take steps to resolve it. This may include:
- Calling you to clarify your concern and to talk about what has happened in similar cases
- Review your complaint and work with you and the Town to resolve the issue.
- Open an investigation to look into your complaint further.
- In health privacy complaints, conduct a formal review.
*Note: Every complaint is different and the time needed to process the complaint can vary. Therefore, there is no specific timeline for your complaint to be resolved.
Questions
Inquiries regarding the collection, retention, and use of personal information in accordance with the privacy statement must be directed to the Privacy Officer at Clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca.