1. Privacy Statement
The Municipality of the District of Clare (“the Municipality”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. We collect, use, and disclose personal information only as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, and improve our programs. Our practices comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act of Nova Scotia and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as applicable.
Personal Information Collected:
Personal information means any information about an identifiable individual, such as your name, address, email, phone number, or other data that can identify you. We collect personal information when you:
- Use our services or programs
- Communicate with us by email, phone, or online forms
- Register for events, newsletters, or online services
- Participate in surveys or consultations
- Make payments or donations
Use of Personal Information:
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and improve services and programs
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Process applications, registrations, and payments
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
- Communicate updates, newsletters, or information you have requested
- Analyze and improve our website and services
Disclosure and Protection:
We do not sell, trade, or lease your personal information. We may share it with third-party service providers only as necessary to deliver services, and only under strict confidentiality agreements. We use physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your information.
Your Rights:
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations. To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer (see below).
Retention:
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. After that, it is securely destroyed or anonymized.
Other Websites:
The Municipality's website may contain links to other websites. When you click on one of these links, you leave the Municipality's website and access another website. The Municipality has no control over these other websites and is not responsible for the collection of your personal information on these other websites or for the use of cookies or other tracking devices by these sites. It is important that you review the privacy policies of these websites before providing them with your personal information.
Contact:
Privacy Officer
Municipality of the District of Clare
1185 Highway 1, Little Brook, NS, B0W 1M0, Canada
Email:
Phone: 902-769-2031
2. Cookie Policy
The Municipality uses cookies to enhance your online experience, analyze website usage, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They do not allow us to identify you personally.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for website operation and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). No personal information is collected.
- Marketing Cookies: May be used to present relevant offers or advertisements, with your consent.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your website experience. For more information, consult your browser’s help documentation.
Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about website usage. You can opt out by using the https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
3. Additional Information
The Municipality may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website and are effective upon posting.
For more information on privacy, visit the https://www.priv.gc.ca/.
Last update: December 16, 2025
