Privacy Policy

General Privacy Statement for The City of Lacombe Website

The City of Lacombe is subject to the Government of Alberta's Protection of Privacy Act as a local public body.

The City of Lacombe is committed to providing residents and visitors with a website that respects and protects their privacy. This page summarizes the privacy practices of the City of Lacombe website (lacombe.ca).

Personal Information

We do not automatically gather your personal information, such as your name, phone number, email or address. Such information is only available to us if you supply it voluntarily by contacting us via e-mail or through online forms. Any personal information you provide is protected under the Protection of Privacy Act.

This site uses session-based temporary "cookies" (identification markers stored on your computer) created whenever you visit our website. The cookies last only for the duration of your visit. They do not store or send any personal information. Your own computer automatically deletes these temporary cookies after you leave our website.

Certain versions of web browsers can be configured with settings that generate alerts when our website issues cookies. If you are ever prompted to accept a cookie, you can simply refuse the request and still have full access to all content within our website. However, some features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Information Collected and Stored Automatically

Even if cookies are disabled and do nothing during your visit but browse through the website, read pages, and download information, our site will automatically gather and store statistical information about your visit (standard log files). The site collects and stores only the following information about your visit:

The Internet domain and IP address of the service you use to access our site
The type of browser or operating system used to access our site
The date and time you access our site
The pages you visit
If you linked to the City of Lacombe website from another website or search engine, the address of that site

We use this information to help us make our site more useful to visitors and to learn about the number of visitors and the types of technology they use. We do not track or record information about individuals and their visits. The City of Lacombe does not sell or distribute this information to third parties.

Information Collected Through Online Forms

Personal information obtained through online forms on this website is collected according to the Municipal Government Act for City of Lacombe administration. The personal information gathered through online forms on this website is not collected for any purpose other than to respond to your information or service request. It will not be used for any commercial marketing purpose. However, the information you provide to create an account or subscribe to alerts and newsletters can be used for marketing purposes.

The personal information being collected may, now or in the future, be used in accordance with the Protection of Privacy Act section 5(2)(d).

The collection of personal information is authorized by the Protection of Privacy Act section 4(c). For questions about the collection and use of personal information, you may contact the City of Lacombe’s Privacy Officer or Access to Information Coordinator at privacy@lacombe.ca or call 403-782-6666.

Links to Other Websites

This website contains links to other websites. The City of Lacombe is not responsible for other websites' content or privacy practices. We encourage you to examine each site's privacy policy and disclaimers and make your own decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability, and correctness of material and information found.

The Government of Alberta website offers free access to the Protection of Privacy Act (as well as other legislation).

Government of Alberta: Protection of Privacy Act (https://www.alberta.ca/protection-of-privacy-act)

Contact

City of Lacombe Privacy Officer
privacy@lacombe.ca
403-782-6666