Terms of use
Personal InformationThe County does not automatically gather any personal information from you such as your name, phone number, street or email address. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily. Any personal information you provide to us is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with legislated requirements. We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information to any third party. The County will only use or disclose your personal information in accordance with what is legally permitted or required by current legislation. The County uses encryption technology to keep any personal information collected through the site confidential. All user information is maintained in a secure environment and is only accessible by authorized personnel.Logging PracticesWhen you browse the County's website servers will automatically collect limited amounts of standard information for traffic monitoring and statistical purposes. This information does not identify a visitor personally and is only used to administer the site and identify use trends to improve the website. Web logs store the domain name and IP address from which the County's website was accessed; the type of browser and operating system used; the date and time the site was access; the pages visited, and the region of the world from which the site was accessed.CookiesThe County's website uses cookies to improve users' experience. A "cookie" is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer, placed there by a web server for future access and retrieval of stored information. All employees and processors who have access to your cookies are obliged to respect the confidentiality of that information. Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Be aware that by declining cookies some interactive features or online services that depend on cookies may not function as intended.External LinksThe County's website may provide links to other external websites for your information and convenience. The Corporation of the County of Brant is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites linked to from the County's site.DisclaimerThe County of Brant endeavors to keep all information on its website up to date and correct and makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied about the completeness, timeliness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on any materials on this website is therefore strictly at your own risk.Although every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly, due to the nature of the Internet and the technology involved, the County of Brant assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any temporary interruptions to, or unavailability of, the website due to any technical or other issues which are beyond the County's control, or for any loss, injury or damage suffered by any party which may result from accessing or using this website, or from any inability to use or access this website for any reason whatsoever. The County of Brant will not be liable for any false, inaccurate, outdated, inappropriate or incomplete information presented on the website and assumes no responsibility for any damages arising out of the use of this website.Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests:The County of Brant is committed to openness and transparency by facilitating access to records and information unless part or all of the record falls under one or more of the legislated exemptions.Changes may be made to this Privacy Statement from time to time. Users are encouraged to check the Privacy Statement periodically.If you have any questions and would like further information about this Privacy Statement please contact:Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Co-Ordinator