Disclaimer
Information on this website is provided as a public service by the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries (NLPL). We cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Users should verify the information before acting on it. Although we make every effort to ensure that all information is accurate and complete, we cannot guarantee its integrity.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms and conditions and constitutes the user’s agreement to those terms and conditions. Information on this website is provided by government solely for the user’s information and it is provided without warranty, guarantee, or responsibility of any kind, either expresses or implied. The Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries and its employees will not be liable for any loss or damages of any nature, direct or indirect, arising from use of the information provided on this website or information provided at any other site that can be accessed from this site.
Links from this site to other sites are presented as a convenience to users. The Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries does not accept any responsibility for the content, accuracy, reliability, or currency found on external sites.
Copyright
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Privacy Statement
Introduction
The Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries maintains this website to help you obtain information about its programs and services. NLPL is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and organizations who visit this website, in compliance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Act.
In order to make our site more useful to the public, our web server automatically collects and saves a limited amount of information concerning your visit. The information collected is not personal information and does not link to individuals. This information includes:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address (e.g. 123.45.67.890)
- Web browser type and version
- Page(s) visited
- Date and Time of page(s) visited
Definition of Personal Information
Personal information means recorded information about an identifiable individual, including the individual’s name, address or telephone number. The ATIPP Act outlines several examples of personal information.
Collecting Personal Information
The only identifiable personal information collected by this website is information you give voluntarily (e.g. using an NLPL online service or submitting comment or feedback electronically). NLPL considers the personal information you provide through this website confidential. This information is collected in compliance with the ATIPP Act and will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose unless you expressly consent otherwise This information is not disclosed to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by the ATIPP Act.
If you choose not to use the Internet to provide personal information through this website, you may still be able to access NLPL services by telephone, fax, mail, or in person. Not all options may be available in every situation.
Security
Section 36 of the ATIPP Act states that NLPL shall protect personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal. Security measures are integrated into the design, implementation and daily operating practices as part of NLPL’s ongoing commitment to protecting your personal information.
Links to Other Websites
This website may include links to websites operated by other public and/or private sector organizations. The Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Contact Information
If you have a complaint or concern about your personal information, please contact the NLPL Head Office. If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, the ATIPP Act provides a mechanism for independent review by contacting the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries
Head Office
48 St. Georges Avenue
Stephenville, NL A2N 1K9
Phone: (709) 643-0900
Fax: (709) 643-0925