Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the PEI Government collects, uses, and protects the information obtained through its different campaign websites.
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) governs the collection of all personal information handled by Government of Prince Edward Island organizations.
Information We Collect
The PEI Government collects limited data when you use its campaign websites. This includes:
● Pages visited and time spent: To understand which areas of the site are most frequently accessed.
● Click events and navigation patterns: To track how users interact with the site.
● Device information: Such as browser type, operating system, and screen resolution, to ensure compatibility and improve functionality.
● Location data: General geographic data (e.g., city or region) derived from IP addresses.
● Demographic data: Aggregated and anonymized information such as age, gender, and interests, collected to better understand the audience and improve services.
Purpose of Data Collection
The data collected is used exclusively to generate reports that help us understand overall website usage patterns and audience demographics, as well as to improve website functionality and the user experience. We do not use this data for targeted advertising, profiling, or any other purposes outside of reporting and functionality improvements.
Use of Cookies and Third-Party Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics cookies to track data about user interactions and demographics. Google Analytics helps us understand how users interact with the website by collecting aggregated data, such as user behavior, demographics, and interests. This information is used to provide insights that guide improvements to the website's functionality and user experience.
For more details about how Google Analytics handles your data, please visit the Google Analytics Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Security
Security practices of government are continually evolving to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information and systems. Government uses up-to-date security safeguards to protect its networks and websites from misuse, alteration, copying, disclosure, destruction, monitoring, or unauthorized sharing of information and damage. These safeguards include the use of security software and encryption protocols, physical and technical controls, and procedures to protect information behind the government firewall.
The computer systems of the Government of Prince Edward Island use hardware and software to monitor unauthorized attempts to upload or change information on our websites, disrupt service, or otherwise cause damage. As a general practice, the government does not attempt to link this information with the identity of individuals visiting our sites. If an attempt to damage our site is detected, we may take further actions.
Warranty Disclaimer
The information found on this website is provided as a public service by the Government of Prince Edward Island. This website and all of the information it contains is provided strictly “as is” and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
We cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and reliability of the content. At any time, some details may not yet reflect recent changes.
Limitation of Liabilities
Under no circumstances will the Government of Prince Edward Island be liable to any person or business entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or other damages based on any use of this website or any other website to which this site is linked, including, without limitation, any lost profits, business interruption, or loss of programs or information.
External Websites
The Government of Prince Edward Island makes no warranties, guarantees or representations about any external website it references, and it will assume no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage sustained due to any inaccuracy or misinformation found at such an external website.
Copyright
The Government of Prince Edward Island is the owner of the copyright, in accordance with the Copyright Act, in all materials and information found on this website unless otherwise stated. Materials and information on this website have been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial use.
Contacts
Whom do I contact if I have questions about privacy?
Access and Privacy Services Office
PO Box 2000
1st Floor, Sullivan Building
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: (902) 569-7590
Email: apso@gov.pe.ca
Whom do I contact if I have questions about security?
Information Technology Shared Services
PO Box 2000
5th Floor, Sullivan Building
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Email: ITsecurity@gov.pe.ca
