Our Commitment

We are committed to protecting your privacy while you are visiting our website for information. The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and our website are governed by the BC Personal Information Protection Act. If you choose not to use the Internet to provide your personal information to FNESC, you may contact us by telephone, fax, mail or in person. Not all options may be available in every situation.

Scope

This privacy statement describes the information we collect via the FNESC website, along with how we collect and use that information. We reserve the right to update this statement at any time. Users are responsible for reviewing this document periodically for changes. By accessing and using this website you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information

Personal information is information about an identifiable individual.

Collection

FNESC collects personal information for the purpose of delivering First Nations education programs and services and assisting individuals, public bodies, and organizations in the area of First Nations education.

Personal information is collected via this website when you order a publication using our online order form. The following personal information is collected on the form: Name, Job Position, School/Organization, Mailing Address, Phone, Email and Ordered Publications.

When you contact FNESC by email, FNESC collects your email address and your message so that we may reply to you. We recommend that sensitive personal information not be sent unencrypted over the Internet or by e-mail.

When you visit our website, the web server collects information to facilitate operation and security, such as browser type, IP address, Internet Service Provider, Hostname, Region, and Country.

Use

FNESC may use and share your information for identifying and communicating with you, improving First Nations education and services, conducting research (when authorized), and website security.

Disclosure

FNESC only discloses personal information for the same purpose it was collected unless otherwise authorized or required by law.

Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Web Statistics

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. IP addresses are anonymized. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your rights

Under BC PIPA, you can access or correct your personal information. Contact the privacy representative below.

Protection

We use appropriate security safeguards including physical, organizational, and technological measures.

Who we share information with

We may share personal information with third-party service providers under contract with FNESC.

Questions and Complaints

If you have questions or complaints, contact our Privacy Officer: