The Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) is committed to respecting the personal privacy of our website visitors. The following statement summarizes the privacy practices of the CCM website, informing visitors of why and how the CCM collects personal information online and how we use this information. This policy applies to the CCM website only. We are not responsible in any way for the privacy practices of other websites which may be linked to the CCMs website.

Personal information is any information that can be used to identify a specific individual, and includes such information as a name, a home address, home telephone number and e-mail address. The CCM may collect information in a non-identifying and aggregate form to enhance our website design and to share with external groups for any CCM-related business purpose. This information cannot be personally identified with a specific individual.

The CCM does not automatically gather your personal information, and you may access our website anonymously. Personal information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily when using our website, i.e. by contacting us via e-mail, entering a contest, making a purchase, subscribing to our e-newsletter or registering for programs. In general, it will be obvious when the CCM is collecting your personal information because you will have to fill out a form.

The CCM uses personal information in a limited number of ways: completing transactions, delivering the selected product or service and responding to questions or comments. The CCM will not sell or rent your personal information, but we may share your information in the following situations:
* To those suppliers or companies hired to deliver the CCM’s products or services, for example a shipping company that delivers a package.
* In some instances, for example online registration for programs, visitors may be asked to submit credit card information for payment. Credit card transactions are managed by payment processing companies with whom the CCM has partnered. We will not authorize these companies to use the information except for the express purpose for which it was provided.

In certain circumstances, the CCM may use your contact information to inform you of other CCM products and services. In addition, you may be provided the opportunity to be informed of the products and services of affiliated organizations and other carefully-selected cultural institutions. You will have an opportunity at the time we collect the information to indicate your preference for receiving additional information from the CCM and/or affiliated organizations, and where applicable, for inclusion in information exchanges with other cultural institutions. If you do not wish to have your information used for these or other identified purposes, tell us and we will respect your wishes. The CCM will seek to require that such affiliated organizations and/or institutions maintain appropriate privacy policies.

All personal information you provide is protected under the Government of Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The CCM employs reasonable administrative and technical measures to ensure the security of personal information. Children should use the CCM’s website with the approval of a parent or guardian. Where appropriate, the CCM will specifically instruct children not to submit personal information on our website.

The nature of the Internet requires specific information to be exchanged between a Web visitor/user and the CCM website. The information collected does not identify you personally and includes:
* Your IP (Internet protocol) address, a number automatically assigned to your computer when you visit the website.
* Your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
* Your type of operating system (Windows, Macintosh etc).
* Your Web browser (Netscape, Internet Explorer etc.).
This information is used by the CCM as an administrative tool for identifying system problems and monitoring network traffic. The CCM does not attempt to link this information with the identity of the individual visiting our website, except when necessary to protect our service, site, visitors, or others.
Parts of the CCM website use cookies. Cookies facilitate the exchange of information from your Web browser to our Web server. Cookies enable you to use our online registration service and can tell us how you navigate within our site, which facilitates the improvement of the site based on user-activity trends. The CCM does not use cookies to obtain any personal information about you, including contact information. Your Web browser can be set to detect or reject cookies. However, note that some parts of the CCM website may not function properly or may be slower if you refuse cookies.

Questions or comments about the CCM’s privacy practices should be directed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The CCM is accountable for its privacy practices on this website. If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you may wish to contact the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 1.800.387.0073).