Privacy Policy

Website Privacy Statement

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
Website: https://www.sd68.bc.ca

Summary

This page explains how the NLPS website handles information collected through the site. It focuses on website practices: secure forms, cookies and tracking, third-party services, and uploads. For privacy requests or questions, please use the contact details shown in the page sidebar.

What we collect and why

We do not automatically collect personal information when you visit the site. We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it (for example, by submitting a secure form or emailing district staff). At the point of collection we will tell you what is being collected and why.

Website forms

The website uses a third-party form service to process secure online forms. Forms collect only the information necessary to provide the requested service and are accessible only to authorised district staff. Form data is handled in accordance with applicable provincial privacy law.

Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality and to improve the user experience.

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site operation (session management, security). These cannot be turned off.
• Optional cookies: Performance, analytics and preference cookies are set only if you consent via the cookie banner or Cookie Preferences control. Optional cookies may persist for up to one year.

You can change or withdraw cookie consent at any time using the Cookie Preferences icon link in the footer or via your browser settings. For browser-specific instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.

Third-party services and embedded content

The site may use or link to third-party services (for example: hosting providers, form processors, spam detection, analytics, or embedded content such as videos). Those services may collect data about your visit and may set cookies or other tracking technologies. NLPS limits the data shared with third parties to what is necessary for the service and uses contractual safeguards where appropriate. NLPS is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites – please review third-party privacy policies before use.

Comments and uploads

The public site does not provide member uploads. Only authorised staff and administrators may upload documents or files. If the site enables public comments on any page, commenter information (such as name, comment text, IP address and browser user agent) may be captured for spam detection and moderation.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information collected through the website. While we take steps to protect data, no system is completely secure.