The Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its web visitors. Any personally identifiable information we collect will be used solely by and for the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority and will not be sold or otherwise distributed to third parties. There may be occasions for our Authority to collect information about you, if you choose to provide it. Examples of this could include filling out an on-line campground registration, on-line survey, registering for an event or asking to be sent news releases. We will make an effort to collect only as much personal information as is absolutely necessary to meet our needs as well as yours.

Cookies

Users should be aware that non-personal information and data may be automatically collected through the use of “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that a web site can use to recognize repeat users and facilitate the user’s ongoing access to and use of the site. Cookies also provide information about how the site is being used (e.g. which areas are most popular). This type of data helps site supervisor evaluate the site and make improvements. Cookies do not have the ability to attach to a user’s system and damage files. Cookies work by assigning a unique number to the user that has no meaning outside the assigning site. If a user does not want information collected through the use of cookies, there is a simple procedure in most browsers that allows the user to deny or accept the cookie feature. However, if your browser is not set to accept cookies you will be unable to access the online reservation service.

Site Traffic Monitoring

We collect web site statistics in order to analyze trends, administer our site, and track visitors’ movements. The collection of this information is not in any way linked to personally identifiable information.

• Your IP Address
• The type of browser and operating system used to access our site
• The date and time you access our site
• The pages you visit
• How long you spend on each page

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us better understand how our websites are used. Google Analytics will save a cookie to your device but will not store, save or collect personal information. For more information, please read the Google Privacy Policy.

Questions regarding the collection of personal information should be directed to:

Public Relations Supervisor
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority
44015 Ferguson Line, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T3
tel: (519) 631-1270, fax: (519) 631-5026.