At Queen’s University IRC, we recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of our website visitors. The following policy statement discloses our online information practices. Please note that the Queen’s IRC site contains links to other sites which are governed by their own policies.

1. Aggregate information
   
   When you visit our site to browse or download pages, certain information is automatically gathered and stored by our server. Data are analyzed statistically and used to diagnose problems, gather broad demographic information, and track use of the site, including the number of hits received and the web pages visited. Such information will help us tailor content to your needs.
    
2. Personal information
   
   Queen’s IRC only collects personal information about you through the site when you choose to provide your name, contact information, or other details. This typically happens when you email us a question, fill out a registration form, or order a newsletter or book.
   
   Personal information is collected so we may respond to your questions, process orders, and add your name to our email/mailing list for updates about IRC programs and publications. By providing us with your personal information through this site, you consent to its collection and use in accordance with this privacy policy.
   
   Personal information about you as an individual will not be shared with any third party, except where required by law.
    
3. Security
   
   Strict security measures are in place to ensure that any personal information you provide is not accessible to third parties, and is protected from loss, misuse, and alteration.
    
4. How to contact Queen’s IRC
   
   We welcome your feedback. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy statement, please send an email to IRC@QueensU.ca.

This privacy statement was last updated on Jan 15, 2009. Please check back periodically as these terms and conditions may be updated as Internet technology evolves.