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Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, currency and reliability
of content, the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage accepts
no responsibility for any errors or omissions, whether caused by data entry, programming
error, computer malfunction or any other possible circumstance that may result in
misinformation or malfunction.
Any links to other websites are suggested as sources of more information about tourism in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage is not an agent for, and does not recommend or endorse for any purpose, any person, or product referred to in any of these linked websites.
Nova Scotia Government Website Privacy Policy Statement
Basic Statement
Government of Nova Scotia websites are covered by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act. Our privacy policy arises from that Act, other legislation, and fair
information practices.
What it means
On our websites, we collect personal information about you only when you
explicitly provide it. Examples of that collection would be when you renew your
vehicle registration, apply for a marriage certificate online, or request tourist
information to be mailed to you. We protect the personal information given to us
when you fill out a form. We have implemented a variety of security measures to
ensure that your personal information is not lost, misused, altered, or unintentionally
destroyed.
What do we mean by personal information?
By "personal information" we mean any information about you as an identifiable
individual including your name, an identifying number such as your driver's licence
number, your birth date, your email address, or your credit card information. (For
other examples, see: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act, section 3(1) (i))
What we don't do
We do not provide personal information gathered on the websites to third
parties except with your express permission or as permitted by law. (For example,
see: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
section 27)
What we might do
We may release or use your personal information provided on the websites
for the purpose for which it was provided or for a compatible purpose. We may also
do so if we are permitted under law, such as under a subpoena, or to collect a debt
owing to the province. This may include sharing information within the government
when it is necessary. (For example, see: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act, sections 26 & 27)
Access to your information
You are entitled to correct any personal information gathered through the websites
that we hold about you. If you want to correct your personal information, there
will be an appropriate contact listed for you to direct enquiries. If no contact
is identified, then you should contact the webmaster of the relevant site. (For
example, see: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act, section 25)
Do we use cookies or tracking devices?
Government websites may use cookies or tracking devices during your visit to our
website. Information gathered by these technologies will disappear once you leave
the website unless there is notice to the contrary on the website.
Server Logs
Government web servers automatically collect some information about a visitor's
computer or other access device, such as its Internet protocol address or browser
version, in their logs. This information is used in aggregate form for statistical
purposes only.
Further Information
Nova Scotia Government Website Privacy Policy
