The Canada-Israel Committee (CIC) respects and is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to its Website www.cicweb.ca. The CIC has therefore created this Privacy Policy to protect each visitor's privacy. The Policy explains what and how the CIC collects, uses, stores and protects the information gathered from its Website.

Information Collected and Its Use

Upon visiting the Website, your browser automatically sends to the CIC your IP address, the type of browser you are using and certain other technical information. The CIC may use this information to enhance its Website.

If you sign up to our mailing list to receive information, personal information, including first and last name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number and credit card information may be requested.

Some pages on the Website may allow you to contact the CIC via e-mail, which provides the CIC with your e-mail address and other personal information contained in the e-mail. By sending the CIC an e-mail, you demonstrate your consent to knowingly and voluntarily provide us with this personal information.

The CIC will not sell, trade, or otherwise disclose personally identifiable information to any third party, unless stated otherwise in this Policy or required by law.

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data transferred to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that allow the CIC's Website to recognize your preferences and settings. Cookies also collect information such as the type of search engine used to find the Website, the sections of the Website visited and other Website usage information. the CIC may use this information for research purposes and to enhance its Website. The information is aggregated prior to such use and does not include any personally identifiable information.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies and you may manually disable them. For more information on disabling cookies, go to the "help" menu on your browser.

Changing Your Personal Information

You may unsubscribe from our mailing list by using the form on the Website or sending an e-mail to cic@cicweb.ca. You may also use the form on the Website or send e-mail to cic@cicweb.ca to change your personal information and subscriptions. For your protection, the CIC will take the necessary precautions to verify your identity prior to changing or allowing access to your personal information.

Links to Other Websites

The CIC Privacy Policy does not apply to other Website links on www.cicweb.ca. Your browsing and interaction on any other Website, including sites linked to the the CIC Website, are subject to the rules and policies of that site. Please read the rules and policies of the sites you visit to further understand their procedures for collecting, using, and disclosing personal information.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

The CIC may change and update this Privacy Policy, including materially changing the use made of personal information described herein. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of any changes will constitute your acceptance of all of the changes.