Privacy Notice

Website Privacy Statement

The Victoria Police Department is committed to providing our visitors with a website that respects their privacy. This Website Privacy Statement sets out the manner in which we will collect, use, disclose and otherwise manage your personal information. You may visit our website without providing any of your personal information to us.  At this time, the only personal information that we collect through our website is the personal information you voluntarily provide to us through the "contact us" or "on-line reporting" portions of the website. Any personal information you do provide is managed according to the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Information Collected and Stored Automatically

1. The Internet domain (for example, "company.com" if you use a private Internet access account) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the web) from which you access the Portal.  Your IP address may identify you.  The extent of personal information depends, in large part, on the “naming standards” followed by your Internet Service Provider.  You may wish to check their policies and practices in this regard;
2. The type of browser or operating system used to access our site;
3. The date and time you access our site;
4. The pages you visit;
5. The Country, State or Province and City where you live; and
6. If you linked to The Victoria Police Department Portal from another web site, the address of that web site.

Information collected automatically may be used for purposes such as assessing system performance, improving web services and web site management.  The Victoria Police Department does not sell or otherwise distribute this information to third parties. To the extent that our web server may collect personal information, that information is used only for the operation and security of our website.  The Victoria Police Department does not use this data to determine your identity unless required to do so as part of an internal investigation or other law enforcement purposes.

Information Collected Directly From You

Personal information collected, used, disclosed and retained by the Victoria Police Department website is done under the authority of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or other relevant legislation.  Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose.  We do not disclose your information to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Victoria Police Department website does not collect personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to use online services.  However, if you choose not to provide information required for online services you may still be able to contact the Victoria Police Department by traditional methods such as personal contact, fax or mail.  Your decision not to participate in electronic service delivery activities will not impair your ability to browse the web site, read or download any information provided on this site.

Safeguards in Place

The Victoria Police Department is obligated to protect your personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal.  Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day operating practices of this website as part of the department’s commitment to the protection of personal information it holds.

Privacy and Links to Other Web Sites
This website contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content and the privacy practices of other web sites and 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.

More Information
Any concerns regarding Access to Information issues, or if you believe your personal information is being used for a purpose other than what was intended please direct your inquiries to:

Information and Privacy Manager

Victoria Police Department

850 Caledonia Avenue

Victoria BC V8T 5J8

Phone 250-995-7289

Fax 250 -384-1362