Privacy Statement

1. Personal Information on the Web

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute Database Services recognises the importance of personal privacy. This document explains how we collect and treat personal information on the Web.

2. What information is collected, and how is it used?

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute Database Services Web servers automatically collect standard, anonymous information, like the IP address of your computer, the browser software used, the operating system, access times, pages visited. This information is used in an anonymous form for monitoring usage and assessing the effectiveness of the Institute Websites.

In some sections of the Institute Websites anonymous data such as browser type or IP address may be used for customising Webpage content. This information is used in an anonymous form to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of content.

If you provide your email address by using subscription facilities or by sending feedback, enquiries, or requests via email, the personal information you provide (including your email address) will be used only to respond to your message or deliver the requested service. On occasion you may be asked to provide some limited personal information (such as name, postal address, email address) when requesting publications, information or services via the Institute Websites. When providing this information, you may also be asked whether you wish to receive any further communication from the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute thought relevant to you.

We will not sell, licence or trade your personal details to any third party.

Personal information provided by you, and any other information relating to you, held by the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, may be used for the Institute's own management purposes, or occasionally shared with other organisations in line with legal compliance, for example, in the prevention of crime.

3. Security

Appropriate security measures are in place to protect against loss, misuse or alteration of information collected from you, including measures to prevent, as far as possible, access to Institute databases by parties other than the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute.

4. Requests for Access

Any requests by individuals for access to information held about them by the Institute should be made in writing.

5. Feedback

Any concerns, comments or feedback regarding this statement should be emailed or sent by post.