Privacy Policy

As an agency of the Manitoba Government, MDA understands that privacy is important to you. If you have any questions or concerns about the information MDA collects, please contact the Marketing and Communications Group via email at mdamarketing@gov.mb.ca..

This policy applies to the collection of personal information while using this website.

Personal Information We Collect and How We Use It

The following personal information is automatically collected when you visit our website:

  • your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a 9 number identifier that identifies your computer; or your Internet domain name, i.e., anycompany.com. This information may identify you, depending on the “naming standards” followed by your Internet Service provider
  • the date of your visit
  • the pages you visit on this website

Personal information, such as your name, position, organization, mailing address, and email address is collected only when you voluntarily provide it. Such information is received when you send an email via this website (such as requesting to be added to our subscription lists) or make any other specific contact, such as completing an online form or survey.

Authority for Collection of Personal Information

The collection of personal information on this website relates directly to, and is necessary for, the provision of products or services to interested persons by MDA, and is authorized under Section 36(1)(b) of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Disclosure and Uses

MDA will only use or disclose the personal information we collect on this website:

  • to a person involved directly or indirectly in providing products or services on behalf of MDA to the extent the personal information is required
  • with your consent
  • as authorized or required by law, including The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
How your personal information is Secured and Protected

We are collecting your personal information on a secure server, using a security protocol intended to provide communication privacy over the intranet/internet. The protocol allows client/server applications to communicate in a way that is intended to prevent eavesdropping, tampering or message forgery.

Destruction of Personal Information

The personal information collected on this website will be retained and destroyed in accordance with a records schedule approved under The Archives and Recordkeeping Act of Manitoba.

Consent

By accessing this website and submitting your personal information for inclusion on an MDA mailing list or other submission forms, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of the information about you as described above.

If you do not consent to this collection, use and disclosure of personal information about you, please do not proceed further and do not submit mailing list submission forms on this website.