Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement
The Peel Regional Police is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website. We have taken appropriate measures to protect and ensure the privacy of any personal information you provide. Part of that commitment is to explain what information may be collected, how it will be used and who may have access to it. Our practices have been designed to ensure compliance with the privacy provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
As technologies evolve and the business requirements of the website evolve, changes to its Privacy Statement may occur. If changes are made to this Privacy Statement, they will be posted on this page.
The Peel Regional Police will not - under any circumstances - use any information provided by visitors for any reason that is inconsistent with the purpose for which the information was provided. A visitor to the Peel Regional Police website will not receive correspondence or e-mails from the Peel Regional Police on any subject other than those subjects the visitor has given us permission to contact them about.
Privacy and Access
The privacy practices of Peel Regional Police are subject to the MFIPPA.
Senders of messages should be aware that personal and other information contained in electronic correspondence (or printed versions thereof) which are directed to the Peel Regional Police are subject to MFIPPA and may be deemed releasable under this legislation, and that the anonymity or confidentiality of the sender and any information contained within the correspondence cannot be guaranteed. Electronic messages residing on a system outside those domain names owned by the Peel Regional Police, but deemed to be in the custody and control of the Peel Regional Police, may also be releasable under this legislation.
Concerns regarding privacy or access to information should be directed to:
Peel Regional Police
Att: Freedom of Information Coordinator, Information and Privacy Unit
7750 Hurontario Street
Brampton, ON L6V 3W6
The Government of Ontario maintains a web site with free access to MFIPPA and other legislation. Please note that legislation on this site may not be the most up-to-date version available. Consult the Government of Ontario for confirmation of the current version.
Use of Collected Information
The Peel Regional Police does not collect personally identifiable information for commercial or marketing purposes, and the Peel Regional Police does not sell, exchange, or otherwise distribute the information collected through this website for commercial or marketing purposes. The Peel Regional Police collects only the minimum information needed to meet the purpose for which the collection is required. Only those who "need to know" will have access to the personal information provided. This Privacy Statement also applies to Peel Regional Police’s Recruitment website, though its use may be subject to the employment-related exceptions under MFIPPA.
Use of “Cookies” and Similar Technologies
During user interaction with our internet site, we may use a browser feature called a "cookie", or similar technology such as the Meta Pixel, to collect information anonymously and track user patterns on our website. A cookie is a small text file containing a unique identification number that identifies your browser - but not you - to our system each time you visit one of our pages. Our cookies do not store any personal information about you, nor are they able to access any information on your computer. Cookies help us enhance the online experience of visitors to our website.
Unless you specifically advise us, we will not know who you are, even though we may assign your computer a cookie. We cannot use cookies to disclose the individual identity of any site user and we never combine information gathered by a cookie with personally identifiable information, such as your name, telephone number, or your e-mail address. You can control your cookie preferences via your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via Facebook Ad Preferences or Google's Ads Settings. You may opt out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-Out Page.
Disclaimer
The Peel Regional Police does not guarantee in any manner the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any information on this website, or in links provided by this website. A link between the Peel Regional Police's web site and any other website does not imply endorsement or sponsorship of that web site, or the creator of that web site.
