Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2023.

Thank you for visiting our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide while using our non-commercial research project website. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name, address, email address, or phone number, unless you voluntarily provide it to us through a contact form or other means. We solely collect non-personal information, which may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and similar technical information. This information is collected automatically when you access our website.

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2. Use of Information

We use the non-personal information collected for the following purposes:

-To enhance and improve the functionality of our website.

- To analyze trends, administer the site, and track users's movements on the website.

- To gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.

- To respond to inquiries, requests, or questions that you may submit through our contact forms or other means.

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3. Third-Party Apps and Software

Our website may use apps and software provided by third parties to ensure its functionality and enhance user experience. However, it is important to note that the privacy practices of these third-party apps and software are beyond our control. While we carefully select and integrate trusted third-party solutions, their privacy policies may differ from ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any personal information or using their services.

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4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the non-personal information collected from our website against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties. We may, however, share non-personal information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website or conducting our research. These service providers are obligated to keep the information confidential and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

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6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take immediate steps to delete it from our records.

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7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites, and we do not endorse or assume any responsibility for them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information or using their services.

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8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at (violenceprevenblkcom@ucalgary.ca).

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By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.

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