LethbridgeLink.com Inc. Privacy Policy
Updated November 1, 2004

LethbridgeLink.com Inc. is committed to ensuring the privacy and accuracy of your confidential information. We do not actively share personal information gathered from our Web servers. This means that while we do not actively share information, in some cases we may be compelled by law to release information gathered from our Web servers.

As part of our commitment to maintain the privacy of our Web users, LethbridgeLink.com Inc. has developed this privacy statement. The statement has two purposes:

1. To educate users about privacy issues
2. To inform users about specific privacy policies and guidelines employed at LethbridgeLink.com Inc.

Information We Gather

Our Web servers generate temporary logs that contain the following information:

• Internet address of computer being used
• Web pages requested
• Referring Web page
• Browser used
• Date and Time

The data is used in aggregate by system administrators and Web content managers to tune the Web site for its efficiency and is not ordinarily associated with specific individuals. Raw data from the Web server logs is only shared with the content manager of each Web site. Summary reports produced from the logs help Web publishers determine what Web browsers and pages are most popular.

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored by the Web browser. Cookies are often used to remember information about preferences and pages you have visited. For example, when you visit some sites on the Web you might see a "Welcome Back" message. The first time you visited the site a cookie was probably set on your computer; when you return, the cookie is read again. You can refuse to accept cookies, can disable cookies, and remove cookies from your hard drive. In Netscape Navigator, choose Edit and Preferences to manage your cookie settings, in Internet Explorer select Tools and Internet Options.

LethbridgeLink.com Inc. servers use cookies in the centralized authentication system These cookies are used so you will not have to repeatedly enter user names and passwords when you go to different parts of the Web site. You are normally required to enter a ‘Username’ when you request data about yourself or to ensure that you are a member of LethbridgeLink.com Inc. For example, members who want to check login to their LethbridgeLink.com Control Room, must enter their ‘Username’ so the system knows who is requesting the data.

Some Web servers within LethbridgeLink.com Inc. may also use cookies to retain user preference information. It is against LethbridgeLink.com Inc. to share this information with external third parties.

Security and Accuracy of Confidential Information

LethbridgeLink.com Inc. does its best to ensure that the personal information we have about you is accurate. Users with a ‘Username’ can check and update personal information such as their address and e-mail address at their respective LethbridgeLink.com Control Room.

Although no computer system is 100% secure, the LethbridgeLink.com Inc. has deployed extensive security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. These security measures and our systems are audited by certified independent security specialists.

Sharing of Information

LethbridgeLink.com Inc. does, upon explicit request of users, share information with other parties and gather information from other private data providers.

Public Forums

LethbridgeLink.com Inc. makes some public chat rooms, forums and message boards available to our users. LethbridgeLink.com Inc. does not ordinarily log public chat sessions, however, any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should therefore exercise caution when deciding to disclose your confidential information in such places.

LethbridgeLink.com Inc. discussion forums, such as those in Community, may be logged.  If you would like to report any misuse of the LethbridgeLink.com Community Forum, please email security@lethbridgelink.com

Questions

If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent send e-mail to security@lethbridgelink.com.

LethbridgeLink.com Inc. is committed to ensuring the privacy and accuracy of your confidential information. We do not actively share personal information gathered from our Web servers.