Notice of Website Privacy, Terms and Conditions Use
Terms and Conditions
Algoma University operates and maintains the following websites, including all content thereon (the ‘Site):
By accessing, browsing or using the Site, you accept and agree to these terms and conditions (the “Terms”). Algoma University may amend the Terms at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to review the Terms each time you use the Site. Please exit the Site immediately if you do not accept or agree to the Terms.
Ownership
All content, designs, graphics, pictures, illustrations, software, artwork, video, sound, names, words, titles, phrases, logos and marks displayed on the Site are owned by Algoma University, its licensors, or the party accredited as owner, and protected by copyright, trade-mark and intellectual property laws, and treaty provision laws.
Use
The Sites are intended for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, link to, or frame the Sites or any part thereof without prior written permission from Algoma University. Your use of the Sites grants no ownership or license rights beyond those expressly stated in these Terms.
Disclaimer
Your use of the Site is at your sole risk. The Site is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, non-infringement or third party rights and fitness for a particular purpose, and any warranties that access to the Site is uninterrupted or error-free, that the Site is secure or free of viruses or other harmful material, or that information on the Site is complete, accurate or timely.
How We Collect and Use Personal Information From Our Website
Algoma University collects personal information under the authority of the Algoma University Act, 2008, and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) for legitimate purposes, including but not limited to:
– Operating, maintaining, and improving its websites;
– Enhancing the user experience;
– Analyzing usage patterns;
– Ensuring security and performance;
– Communicating with users who engage via forms or event registrations.
Personal information may be collected when you:
– Register for a University event;
– Make a donation;
– Submit a contact form or feedback;
– Subscribe to University communications.
This information will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected, or for uses consistent with that original purpose. Algoma University does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Where third-party disclosure is necessary (e.g., to event organizers), it will be done with your consent or with prior notice.
Terms of Use
By accessing, browsing, or using the websites, you accept and agree to these Terms. The University may change or update its Website Privacy Terms from time to time without notice. It is your responsibility to review the current posted version of the Website Privacy Terms each time you use the websites. You may employ browser options or other tools to opt-out of information-collecting services and/or technologies or exit the websites immediately if you do not accept or agree to these Terms.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file that a website creates on your device and accesses through your browser when you visit a website. Cookies are used for many purposes, including: to provide essential functions, such as those related to authentication and security; to remember your preferences; and to tailor the University website to your interests (e.g., to track language preference, provide customized web page content, and display website navigation history). Server logs are only retained as long as necessary.
The University may use third parties to conduct web analytics and may employ other technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information, such as the details of visitor website traffic on the University website and internet log information. The University uses such website traffic information to understand how visitors use its website and to improve the visitor’s experience when visiting its website. The University may also permit certain third-party companies to view such non-personally identifiable information to help us tailor online advertising of University programs and activities that we think may be of interest to users, and to collect non-personally identifiable information about user activities on our website. These third-party companies may deliver ads that may also place cookies and otherwise track user behavior. Information collected through cookies is only retained by the University for as long as necessary.
When you visit the University’s website, you consent to the placement of cookies in your browser. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools, such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Note that refusing or deleting cookies may impact your experience on the University’s website and the services it is able to offer.
Opting Out
You may opt out of analytics and advertising tracking by:
– Disabling cookies in your browser settings;
– Using tools such as ad blockers or privacy-focused browser extensions;
– Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Be aware that opting out may limit access to certain website features or services.
External Websites
The University website contains links to external websites outside of the University’s custody or control. The University is not responsible for the content and privacy practices of external websites; consequently, this Notice of Website Privacy, Terms and Conditions Use does not apply to such websites. We encourage users to examine each website’s privacy policy and other statements to obtain more information about their privacy practices.
Questions about access to information and protection of privacy at Algoma University should be referred to the Privacy Office at [email protected]