Privacy Policy

Privacy & Terms of Use for Internet Visitors

The terms and conditions outlined in the following Privacy Policy apply to users, viewers and all people who have access to the Township of Tay's website. By using or viewing this site, you agree to its terms and conditions.

The Corporation of the Township of Tay reserves the right to change, modify, add to or remove portions of any terms, conditions, policies or disclaimers published on its Internet site. To ensure that you know what terms and conditions currently apply, occasional checks of this page and the disclaimer are recommended.

Corporation of the Township of Tay Privacy Policy

The Corporation of the Township of Tay respects the privacy of its web visitors. Our goal is to protect your information on the Internet in the same way we protect it in all the other ways we interact with you - in our service offices or at your home or business location; through mail correspondence; and, on the phone. Staff adheres to strict policies that protect the confidentiality of any personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Specifics of how The Corporation of the Township of Tay gathers and uses Internet information are outlined below. If there are any questions or concerns not addressed here, please email the Corporate Services Department. By using this site, you signify your assent to our Privacy Policy.

• Access to the Township of Tay's website, and use of many of its services features typically do not require providing any personal information whatsoever.
• "Cookie" technology captures summary -- not individual -- information on visitor use patterns. This is computer code that tracks traffic so we can determine how effective a given page is in meeting informational or service needs. Apart from providing a performance measure for the Township's Internet site, the data is otherwise meaningless.
• A cookie contains no information that personally identifies visitors to the community's website and is strictly geared to providing internal performance data. The Corporation of the Township of Tay knows nothing of an Internet visitors browsing path once he or she has left Tay.ca.
• The only personally identifying information arising from your use of the Municipality Web site is what you supply to us on a voluntary basis. For example, this could be in connection with the following: registering for subscription services; or, submitting comments, suggestions or questions through a feedback form or an email.
• The Township of Tay will not sell, rent, trade or otherwise disclose to third parties the personal information you provide.

Video Surveillance Use - Notice of Collection, Use and Disclosure

Residents and visitors to the Township of Tay should note that the Township uses surveillance cameras to aid in protecting property, limiting liability, promoting public safety, ensuring the health and safety for our residents and visitors, and supporting law enforcement efforts in reducing and investigating offences.

Legal Authority for the collection of personal information is Section 11 of the Municipal Act, and in accordance with Section 29(1) (f) and (g) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Below please find a list of all Township-owned facilities at which surveillance cameras are installed:

• Municipal Office (450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour)
• Tay Community Rink (560 Calvert Street, Port McNicoll)

If you have any questions or concerns about the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour or call 705-534-7248 x240 or email clerk@tay.ca

This Notice will be available in alternate format or with communication support, upon request.