Purpose

School District 43 Coquitlam (SD43) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and visitors. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information through our website in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

Information We Collect

When you browse and use our website, we automatically gather and store certain information for the purposes of administering the site, assessing system performance, improving web services, and maintaining security. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and operating system
• Internet service provider and server name
• How you use and browse the website
• Length and number of visits/requests

This information is not personally identifiable, and we do not attempt to identify users from this data.

Information you Provide Voluntarily

Personal information may be collected when you provide it voluntarily, such as by submitting questions, email inquiries, or forms.  At or before the time of collection, we will inform you of the purpose for which your personal information is collected, except where permitted or required by law.  We will retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law or policy. 

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

SD43 collects, uses, and discloses personal information only for the purposes described above and in compliance with FIPPA and other applicable laws. We do not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease any personal information collected through our website.

Personal information is stored on servers located in Canada and may be shared with service providers to help maintain, improve, or troubleshoot the website. All service providers are required to comply with privacy laws and SD43 policies.

Your Rights

Under FIPPA, you have the right to request access to your personal information in our custody and control, request corrections, and inquire about how your information is collected, used, and disclosed.

Changes to this Policy

SD43 reserves the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this website and are effective upon posting.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at: information@sd43.bc.ca