Privacy notice

Introduction

WNCS Inc is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and businesses. To fulfill this commitment, WNCS Inc has created a Privacy Framework that describes the approved practices, procedures and governance related to privacy.

All personal information collected, used, disclosed or retained by WNCS Inc is protected by the Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act, whether it was provided by a respondent or received from a third party. This means that you will be advised of the authority for such collection.

 

Role of the Chief Privacy Officer

The Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is a privacy expert whose role includes ensuring that WNCS Inc’s policies, directives, guidelines and practices are in line with current Government of Canada privacy legislation, policies and directives. The CPO must also track privacy incidents and breaches and provide advice on how to prevent similar incidents from arising in the future. If you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact:

 

Kelly Walsh

Chief Privacy Officer / Chief Executive Officer
WNCS Inc
Kelly.fc.walsh@wncs.ca
866-207-0013

 

What happens when there is a privacy breach?

A privacy breach is the loss of, unauthorized access to, or disclosure of, personal information. This can occur as a result of the theft or loss of information or data storage equipment, or the improper or unauthorized collection, use, disclosure, access, storage or disposal of information, including misdirected correspondence. When WNCS Inc discovers or is made aware of a breach, we take immediate action, in compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Please refer to the following guidelines published by Treasury Board Secretariat for additional details. The Directive on Privacy Practices and Guidelines for Privacy Breaches

 

Clients

WNCS Inc is fully committed to protecting the confidentiality of the personal information provided by our clients who purchase products or services. This information is used only to support our relationship with you as a client of WNCS Inc. Generally clients will not be identified to any third-parties without the client’s consent unless required by law.

Third-Party Social Media

WNCS Inc may use social media to provide access to relevant, accurate and timely information and to foster engagement, cooperation and information-sharing among peers. Social media accounts are public and are not hosted on WNCS servers. WNCS Inc uses LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

This information is collected to capture conversations (e.g. questions and answers, comments, "likes", retweets) between you and WNCS Inc. It may be used to respond to inquiries, or for statistical, evaluation and reporting purposes. Comments posted that violate Canadian law will be deleted and disclosed to law enforcement authorities.

No endorsement of any social media products or services is expressed or implied.

 

Visitors to the WNCS Inc website

WNCS Inc is committed to providing visitors with a website that respect their privacy. The following summarizes the privacy policy and practices on WNCS Inc’s website.

 

Safeguarding your personal information

The website does not automatically gather any specific personal information from you, such as your name, phone number or email address. We would only obtain this type of information if you supply it by sending us an email or registering in a secure portion of the site. The information that is received and stored is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

The nature of the Internet is such that Web servers automatically collect certain information about a visit to a website, including the visitor's Internet Protocol (IP) address. IP addresses are unique numbers assigned by Internet Service Providers (ISP) to all devices used to access the Internet. Web servers automatically log the IP addresses of visitors to their sites. The IP address, on its own, does not identify an individual. However, in certain circumstances, such as with the co-operation of an ISP for example, it could be used to identify an individual using the site. For this reason, WNCS Inc considers the IP address to be personal information, particularly when combined with other data automatically collected when a visitor requests a Web page such as the page or pages visited, date and time of the visit.

 

How your information is used

Information on individual website visitors is used by WNCS Inc employees who need to know the information in order to respond to your request or to ensure the security of this system. We do not use the information to create individually identifiable profiles, nor do we disclose this information to anyone.

 

Electronic transmission of sensitive personal information

Unless specifically noted otherwise, neither electronic systems nor email are secure information transmission methods. It is not recommended that sensitive personal information be transmitted electronically.

 

Data encryption

The website is equipped with Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption to ensure a secure connection between the server and a TLS-compatible browser. TLS protocols provides a safe passage for transmitting and authenticating data by encrypting the information. Data cannot be compromised when SSL is in use. This is the most secure form of encryption commonly available in North America.

 

Network traffic monitoring

WNCS Inc employs software programs to monitor network traffic, and to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. These programs are also used to gather anonymous information such as statistics to improve the functionality of our site. These software programs receive and record the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer that has contacted our websites, the date and time of the visit and the pages visited. We make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site unless an attempt to damage the site has been detected. The programs are never used to gather specific personal information such as your name, your phone number or your e-mail address.

Your privacy is protected and your personal information is protected by PIPEDA and will only be disclosed as permitted by that Act.

 

Cookies

WNCS Inc occasionally uses session cookies to track how our visitors use this site, determine sites previously visited or facilitate the use of secure portions of this site. Information from the cookies is compiled for statistical analysis on traffic patterns and is used to assess and improve the efficiency of the website. A cookie is a file that may be placed on your hard drive without your knowledge by a website to allow it to monitor your use of the site.

The cookies we use do not allow WNCS Inc to identify individuals. Our use of session cookies ensures your online privacy and security. Here's why:

The contents of our session cookies are not linked, shared or associated in any way with personal information that you may have supplied to us or made available elsewhere.


Our cookies can only be "read" by WNCS Inc servers, meaning that you cannot be tracked or profiled using our cookie when you surf across multiple sites on the Web.

 

WNCS Inc's website primarily uses session cookies, which automatically expire at the end of the user session. Occasionally we use persistent cookies to facilitate the use of secure portions of the website and to conduct on-line surveys to improve the website. Persistent cookies have pre-determined expiry dates.

 

Visiting our website with cookies disabled will have no significant impact on your browsing experience. You can set your browser to detect and reject cookies. Please consult your browser's Help Menu for instructions.

 

Web Analytics

Web analytics is the collection, analysis, measurement, and reporting of data about Web traffic and visits for purposes of understanding and optimizing Web usage. For the purpose of performing web analytics, certain types of information are tracked during visits to WNCS Inc's website.

WNCS Inc uses Google Analytics and log file analysis to improve its web site. When your computer or other device requests a WNCS Inc Web page, information is collected for the purpose of web analytics. The type of information collected includes, but is not limited to:

WNCS Inc uses log file analysis internally. The information is not disclosed to an external third-party service provider.

 

Web analytics is carried out using services from the third-party service provider Alphabet Inc. (Google Analytics). This service provider is based in the United States of America (USA), which means that the personal information collected is transmitted outside of Canada and may be subject to USA laws, including the USA Patriot Act. In addition, Google operates servers in other countries on which the web analytics data may be processed. Consequently, the data may be subject to the governing legislation of the country where it is processed.

To track visits to WNCS Inc for web analytics, Google Analytics requires the use of digital markers ("cookies"). If you wish, you may opt out of having your visit tracked by changing your browser settings to refuse cookies, disabling JavaScript within your browser

 

If you change your browser settings to refuse cookies or disable JavaScript so that your WNCS Inc visit will not be tracked, no information will be collected but your visit may be affected in other ways, including making it difficult to access any secure services that require a username and password.

To further protect information about visitors to WNCS Inc' website, Google Analytics uses a feature that hides part or all of the IP address of a visitor before it is stored.

 

Privacy notice

Introduction

WNCS Inc is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and businesses. To fulfill this commitment, WNCS Inc has created a Privacy Framework that describes the approved practices, procedures and governance related to privacy.

All personal information collected, used, disclosed or retained by WNCS Inc is protected by the Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act, whether it was provided by a respondent or received from a third party. This means that you will be advised of the authority for such collection.

 

Role of the Chief Privacy Officer

The Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is a privacy expert whose role includes ensuring that WNCS Inc’s policies, directives, guidelines and practices are in line with current Government of Canada privacy legislation, policies and directives. The CPO must also track privacy incidents and breaches and provide advice on how to prevent similar incidents from arising in the future. If you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact:

 

Kelly Walsh

Chief Privacy Officer / Chief Executive Officer
WNCS Inc
Kelly.fc.walsh@wncs.ca
866-207-0013

 

What happens when there is a privacy breach?

A privacy breach is the loss of, unauthorized access to, or disclosure of, personal information. This can occur as a result of the theft or loss of information or data storage equipment, or the improper or unauthorized collection, use, disclosure, access, storage or disposal of information, including misdirected correspondence. When WNCS Inc discovers or is made aware of a breach, we take immediate action, in compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Please refer to the following guidelines published by Treasury Board Secretariat for additional details. The Directive on Privacy Practices and Guidelines for Privacy Breaches

 

Clients

WNCS Inc is fully committed to protecting the confidentiality of the personal information provided by our clients who purchase products or services. This information is used only to support our relationship with you as a client of WNCS Inc. Generally clients will not be identified to any third-parties without the client’s consent unless required by law.

Third-Party Social Media

WNCS Inc may use social media to provide access to relevant, accurate and timely information and to foster engagement, cooperation and information-sharing among peers. Social media accounts are public and are not hosted on WNCS servers. WNCS Inc uses LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

This information is collected to capture conversations (e.g. questions and answers, comments, "likes", retweets) between you and WNCS Inc. It may be used to respond to inquiries, or for statistical, evaluation and reporting purposes. Comments posted that violate Canadian law will be deleted and disclosed to law enforcement authorities.

No endorsement of any social media products or services is expressed or implied.

 

Visitors to the WNCS Inc website

WNCS Inc is committed to providing visitors with a website that respect their privacy. The following summarizes the privacy policy and practices on WNCS Inc’s website.

 

Safeguarding your personal information

The website does not automatically gather any specific personal information from you, such as your name, phone number or email address. We would only obtain this type of information if you supply it by sending us an email or registering in a secure portion of the site. The information that is received and stored is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

The nature of the Internet is such that Web servers automatically collect certain information about a visit to a website, including the visitor's Internet Protocol (IP) address. IP addresses are unique numbers assigned by Internet Service Providers (ISP) to all devices used to access the Internet. Web servers automatically log the IP addresses of visitors to their sites. The IP address, on its own, does not identify an individual. However, in certain circumstances, such as with the co-operation of an ISP for example, it could be used to identify an individual using the site. For this reason, WNCS Inc considers the IP address to be personal information, particularly when combined with other data automatically collected when a visitor requests a Web page such as the page or pages visited, date and time of the visit.

 

How your information is used

Information on individual website visitors is used by WNCS Inc employees who need to know the information in order to respond to your request or to ensure the security of this system. We do not use the information to create individually identifiable profiles, nor do we disclose this information to anyone.

 

Electronic transmission of sensitive personal information

Unless specifically noted otherwise, neither electronic systems nor email are secure information transmission methods. It is not recommended that sensitive personal information be transmitted electronically.

 

Data encryption

The website is equipped with Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption to ensure a secure connection between the server and a TLS-compatible browser. TLS protocols provides a safe passage for transmitting and authenticating data by encrypting the information. Data cannot be compromised when SSL is in use. This is the most secure form of encryption commonly available in North America.

 

Network traffic monitoring

WNCS Inc employs software programs to monitor network traffic, and to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. These programs are also used to gather anonymous information such as statistics to improve the functionality of our site. These software programs receive and record the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer that has contacted our websites, the date and time of the visit and the pages visited. We make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site unless an attempt to damage the site has been detected. The programs are never used to gather specific personal information such as your name, your phone number or your e-mail address.

Your privacy is protected and your personal information is protected by PIPEDA and will only be disclosed as permitted by that Act.

 

Cookies

WNCS Inc occasionally uses session cookies to track how our visitors use this site, determine sites previously visited or facilitate the use of secure portions of this site. Information from the cookies is compiled for statistical analysis on traffic patterns and is used to assess and improve the efficiency of the website. A cookie is a file that may be placed on your hard drive without your knowledge by a website to allow it to monitor your use of the site.

The cookies we use do not allow WNCS Inc to identify individuals. Our use of session cookies ensures your online privacy and security. Here's why:

The contents of our session cookies are not linked, shared or associated in any way with personal information that you may have supplied to us or made available elsewhere.


Our cookies can only be "read" by WNCS Inc servers, meaning that you cannot be tracked or profiled using our cookie when you surf across multiple sites on the Web.

 

WNCS Inc's website primarily uses session cookies, which automatically expire at the end of the user session. Occasionally we use persistent cookies to facilitate the use of secure portions of the website and to conduct on-line surveys to improve the website. Persistent cookies have pre-determined expiry dates.

 

Visiting our website with cookies disabled will have no significant impact on your browsing experience. You can set your browser to detect and reject cookies. Please consult your browser's Help Menu for instructions.

 

Web Analytics

Web analytics is the collection, analysis, measurement, and reporting of data about Web traffic and visits for purposes of understanding and optimizing Web usage. For the purpose of performing web analytics, certain types of information are tracked during visits to WNCS Inc's website.

WNCS Inc uses Google Analytics and log file analysis to improve its web site. When your computer or other device requests a WNCS Inc Web page, information is collected for the purpose of web analytics. The type of information collected includes, but is not limited to:

WNCS Inc uses log file analysis internally. The information is not disclosed to an external third-party service provider.

 

Web analytics is carried out using services from the third-party service provider Alphabet Inc. (Google Analytics). This service provider is based in the United States of America (USA), which means that the personal information collected is transmitted outside of Canada and may be subject to USA laws, including the USA Patriot Act. In addition, Google operates servers in other countries on which the web analytics data may be processed. Consequently, the data may be subject to the governing legislation of the country where it is processed.

To track visits to WNCS Inc for web analytics, Google Analytics requires the use of digital markers ("cookies"). If you wish, you may opt out of having your visit tracked by changing your browser settings to refuse cookies, disabling JavaScript within your browser

 

If you change your browser settings to refuse cookies or disable JavaScript so that your WNCS Inc visit will not be tracked, no information will be collected but your visit may be affected in other ways, including making it difficult to access any secure services that require a username and password.

To further protect information about visitors to WNCS Inc' website, Google Analytics uses a feature that hides part or all of the IP address of a visitor before it is stored.