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About CNA

Privacy Policy / Legal

Your Privacy at a Glance

College of the North Atlantic is committed to respecting privacy and protecting personal information. This page can be used to explain, in a more readable and student-friendly format, how information is collected, how it is used, and what rights individuals have in relation to that information.

  • We explain what information may be collected through forms, services, and the website.
  • We outline how information is used to support college operations, services, and communication.
  • We describe how website tools such as cookies or analytics may be used.
  • We provide a contact point for privacy-related questions or requests.

Information We Collect

The College maintains this website to help users obtain information about its programs and services. Sections of the website may contain alternate privacy statements, depending on the nature of the page, such as pages containing forms or surveys.

Our web server automatically collects and saves a limited amount of information when you visit www.cna.nl.ca. This information includes:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Page(s) visited
  • Date and time of page(s) visited

Personal information means recorded information about an identifiable individual, including the individual's name, address, or telephone number.

The only identifiable personal information collected by this website is information you give voluntarily, for example when you complete a form or survey.

Personal information is collected in compliance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and is limited to what is required for the identified purpose.

How We Use Your Information

The College considers the personal information you provide through this website confidential. This 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 unless you expressly consent otherwise.

This may include:

  • Processing forms, applications, and registrations
  • Providing student services and academic support
  • Responding to requests and inquiries
  • Supporting college operations and service delivery
  • Improving website usability and communication
Information is not used for purposes beyond those identified unless authorized or required by law.

Cookies and Website Tracking

When you visit or browse a website, a small piece of data may be sent from the website and stored on your computer. You can adjust browser settings to deny cookies or to warn you when a website is about to place a cookie on your hard drive.

The College websites may use cookies in a limited capacity to collect anonymous information used towards enhancing your browsing experience.

If you do not want to receive cookies, you may set your browser to reject them. Please note that if you turn cookies off, you may not have access to all of the College's website features.

Disclosure and Third-Party Sharing

The personal information you provide through this website is considered confidential.

This information is not disclosed to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015.

If you choose not to use the Internet to provide personal information through this website, you may still be able to access the College by telephone, fax, mail, or in person. Not all options may be available in every situation.

Any disclosure of personal information is limited to what is necessary and is carried out in accordance with applicable legislation.

Security and Protection of Information

The College 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 are integrated into the design, implementation, and daily operating practices as part of the College's ongoing commitment to protecting your personal information.

The College continually reviews its practices to ensure the protection of personal information.

Your Rights and Access Requests

Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information and to request corrections where appropriate.

Requests related to personal information are handled in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015.

Individuals may contact the College to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Ask questions about how their information is handled

Access to Information and Correction Requests

An access to information (ATI) request can be made by completing and signing the ATI Request form and submitting it to the attention of the College's Access and Privacy Coordinator at the contact information provided below. Please note that if your ATI request involves the personal information of someone other than yourself, you are required to provide a signed Proof of Authority form.

A request for correction of personal information can be made by completing the Request Correction of Personal Information form and submitting it to the attention of the College's Access and Privacy Coordinator at the contact information provided below. Please note that if you are requesting the correction of personal information of someone other than yourself, you are required to provide a signed Proof of Authority form.

Disclaimer

The www.cna.nl.ca website is operated and owned by College of the North Atlantic. The College provides information on this website as a public service.

We cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Users should verify the information before acting on it. Although every effort is made to ensure that all information is accurate and complete, the College cannot guarantee its integrity.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms and conditions and constitutes the user's agreement to those terms and conditions. Information on this website is provided by the College solely for the user's information and it is provided without warranty, guarantee, or responsibility of any kind, either express or implied.

The College and its employees will not be liable for any loss or damages of any nature, either direct or indirect, arising from use of the information provided on this website or information provided at any other site that can be accessed from this site.

Web Analytics

www.cna.nl.ca uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google, to better understand how people use the College's website.

Google Analytics places a third-party cookie on your device that is then used to compile reports of visitor traffic and usage. When you visit the College's website, Google Analytics may store some or all of the following information:

  • The Internet Protocol (IP) address from which you access the website
  • Date and time
  • The Internet address of the website from which you linked to the College's website
  • The name of the file or words you searched
  • Items clicked on a page

This information is collected and analyzed by Google Analytics in an aggregate manner, meaning that the information and analysis do not refer to any particular user or account, and may be stored outside of Canada.

Contact Information

For more information about the College website or the College's programs and services, please contact:

Marketing & Communications

College of the North Atlantic
432 Massachusetts Dr.
P.O. Box 5400
Stephenville, NL
A2N 2Z6

Email: info@cna.nl.ca
Telephone: (709) 643-7931

For more information about the privacy statement above, the College privacy breach policy, or if you have a complaint or concern about your personal information, please contact:

Access and Privacy Coordinator

College of the North Atlantic - Headquarters
432 Massachusetts Drive
P.O. Box 5400
Stephenville, NL Canada
A2N 2Z6

T: (709) 643-7912
F: (709) 643-7952
E: atipp@cna.nl.ca

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