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This page summarizes the privacy policy and practices of our Web site.</p> <p>The Canadian Human Rights Commission does not automatically gather any personal information from you, such as your name, phone number, e-mail or street address during your visit to its Web site. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily, usually through contacting us via e-mail, or registering in a secure portion of the site.</p> <p>All personal information you do provide is protected under the federal Privacy Act. This means that, at the point of collection, you will be informed that your personal information is being collected, the purpose for which it is being collected and that you have a right of access to the information.</p> <p>The Canadian Human Rights Commission uses software that receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of computers that have connected with their Web site. In such instances, the CHRC makes no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site, unless the intent to damage the site has been detected.</p> <p>The Canadian Human Rights Commission does not regularly use "cookies" to track how visitors use the Web site. Whenever we enable "cookies" to facilitate your transactions, we will first inform you. (Note: Cookies are files that a Web site can place on your hard drive, without your knowledge, to monitor your use of that site.)</p> <p>Visitor information is not disclosed to anyone except CHRC personnel who need the information, e.g., to respond to a request. The information you give us will be shared with another government department ONLY if your inquiry relates to that department. 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