Privacy and Access

The connect2ENDviolence Initiative is subject to the Ontario Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Senders of messages should be aware that personal and other information contained in electronic correspondence (or printed versions thereof) which are directed to the connect2ENDviolence Initiative are subject to MFIPPA and may be deemed releasable under this legislation, and that the anonymity or confidentiality of the sender and any information contained within the correspondence cannot be guaranteed. Electronic messages resident on a system outside those of those domain names owned by the connect2ENDviolence Initiative, but deemed to be in the custody and control of the connect2ENDviolence Initiative, may also be releasable under this legislation.

The Government of Ontario maintains a website with free access to MFIPPA and other legislation at www.gov.on.ca/MBS. Please note, however, that legislation on this site may not be the most up-to-date version available. Consult the Government of Ontario for confirmation of the current version.

Use of Collected Information

The connect2ENDviolence Initiative does not collect information for commercial or marketing purposes, and the connect2ENDviolence Initiative does not sell, exchange, or otherwise distribute the information collected through this Website for commercial or marketing purposes. The connect2ENDviolence Initiative collects only the minimum information needed to meet the purpose for which the collection is required.

The connect2ENDviolence Initiative will not – under any circumstances – use any information provided by visitors for any purpose that is inconsistent with the purpose for which the information was provided, as stated on the Web page. A visitor to the connect2ENDviolence Initiative website will not receive correspondence or e-mails from the Initiative on any subject other than those subjects the visitor has given us permission to contact them about.

Use of "Cookies"

During user interaction with our Internet site, we may use a browser feature called a “cookie” to collect information anonymously and track user patterns on our Website. A cookie is a small text file containing a unique identification number that identifies your browser – but not you – to our computers each time you visit one of our pages. Cookies tell us which pages are visited and by how many people. This helps us enhance the on-line experience of visitors to our Website.

Unless you specifically advise us, we will not know who you are, even though we may assign your computer a cookie. We cannot use cookies, by themselves, to disclose the individual identity of any site user, and we never combine information gathered by a cookie with personally identifiable information, such as your name, telephone number, or your e-mail address.

Disclaimer

The connect2ENDviolence Initiative does not guarantee in any manner the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any information on this website, or in links provided by this website. A link between the connect2ENDviolence Initiative’s website and any other website does not imply endorsement or sponsorship of that website, or the creator of that website.

The views and opinions expressed in the media, articles or comments on this site are those of the speakers, contributors or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions held by The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board and The Regional Municipality of Peel, nor do either The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board or The Regional Municipality of Peel endorse the views and opinions of any speaker, contributor or author in particular.