Privacy Policy

The Municipality of Lambton Shores is committed to protecting your privacy.

This website, and our practices, have been designed to ensure compliance with the privacy provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). By visiting www.lambtonshores.ca visitors are accepting the practices described in this privacy statement.

Personal Information: The Municipality does not automatically gather any personal information from you such as your name, phone number, street or email address. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily. Any personal information you provide to us is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with MFIPPA. We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information to any third party. The Municipality will only use or disclose your personal information in accordance with what is permitted under MFIPPA. The Municipality uses technology to keep any personal information collected through the site confidential. All user information is maintained in a secure environment only accessible by authorized personnel.

Logging Practices: When you browse the Municipality’s website, our servers automatically collect limited amounts of standard information for traffic monitoring and statistical purposes. This information does not identify a visitor personally and is only used to administer the site and identify usage trends to improve the website. Our web logs store the domain name and IP address from which the Municipality's website was accessed; the type of browser and operating system used; the date and time the site was access; the pages visited, and; the region of the world from which the site was accessed.

Cookies: The Municipality’s website uses cookies to improve users’ experience. A “cookie” is a small text file that is stored on a user’s computer, placed there by a web serve for future access and retrieval of stored information. Any employee or processor who has access to your cookies are obliged to respect the confidentiality of that information. Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Be aware that by declining cookies some interactive features or online services that depend on cookies may not function as intended.

External Links: The Municipality’s website has links to other external websites for your information and convenience. The Municipality of Lambton Shores is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites linked to from our Site.

Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests: The Municipality of Lambton Shores is committed to openness and transparency by facilitating access to records and information unless part or all of the record falls under one or more of the exemptions within the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

If you have any questions or would like further information on the Municipality’s MFIPPA policies and procedures, please contact:

Corporate Services / Clerk
519-243-1400 Ext: 8414

Changes may be made to this statement from time to time. Users are encouraged to check this statement periodically.