Privacy Policy
Ensuring Success Through Consistent Participation
Queensgate International School provides online systems and resources for use by students, staff, and teachers through online courses, resources, and training. This includes all materials accessed through any electronic devices or telecommunications network. All Queensgate International School policies, procedures, codes of behaviour, and rules apply to the use of online systems and resources provided by or on behalf of Queensgate International School.
This Code of Online Conduct protects the rights and safety of all stakeholders. Queensgate International School takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of its facilities and information. Queensgate International School reserves the right to monitor the use of online resources and learning tools by all who access the systems.
Privacy Information
How We Manage Your Personal Information
Personal information (name, phone number, email address) is collected only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you subscribe to a service, register for a program, or request information. This information is used to respond to your message or to send you the information you requested.
We do not create individual profiles with the information you provide. Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, and is managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if necessary.
What We Record Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your browser, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Language preference
- Date and time of visit
- Cookies
This information is used to identify your browser for network traffic, statistical purposes, or to identify unauthorized attempts to access our systems. Cookies are used to help you navigate our website and remember your preferences. You can refuse cookies, but this may limit some functionality.
We Will Not Attempt to Identify You Personally
We do not attempt to identify individual users or their browsing activities unless required by law. The information collected is used for statistical purposes and to improve our website's functionality. Cookies are used for navigation and to remember information you have provided, not to identify you personally.
We Cannot Guarantee the Content of Other Sites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through our links.
Collection/Use and Disclosure of Student Personal Information
Information Notice
Student registration information is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Education Act. School boards collect personal information about students to plan and deliver educational programs and services, and to report on student progress.
The principal maintains an Ontario Student Record (OSR) for each student, which contains information necessary for the education of the student. Personal information may be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., investigations, safety concerns).
Forms used to collect personal information include a notice about how the information will be used and disclosed.
The following are routine uses and disclosures of student personal information:
- Support for classroom teachers and student success teams
- Sharing demographic and medical information with the Student Success team
- Using phone numbers for emergencies
- Sharing medical information with hospitals or public health departments
- Information for discipline or law enforcement purposes
- Displaying student work in school hallways, newsletters, and events
- Reporting student accidents
- Announcing birthday congratulations
- Using surveillance equipment for safety purposes
Student Photographs
Student photographs will be used for the following purposes only when consent is provided:
- In school programs (e.g., commencement, plays, yearbooks)
- Recorded or photographed by teachers as part of the educational program
- Reported in school newsletters and on the website (with appropriate consent)
- Used by media (newspapers, television, radio) for events like graduations or awards (with appropriate consent and identification)
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at:
info@cicontariocollege.ca
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will respond to your inquiries promptly.