Introduction
This Website Privacy Policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their personally identifiable information (PII) is being used online. PII is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.oag.ab.ca/.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Contact Forms
We collect information such as your first name, last name, email address, and phone number through our contact forms. This information is used to respond to your submissions and may be retained for future use if needed, such as in the case of a job application.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- ensure the website functions correctly
- remember your preferences and settings
- analyze how our website is used to improve user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
- Necessary Cookies
- PHPSESSID: This cookie is essential for the website to function properly. It preserves user session state across page requests.
- Functional Cookies
- cookieconsent_status: This cookie remembers your consent to the use of cookies on our website.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies
- _ga: This cookie is used by Google Analytics to generate statistical data on how you use our website. It helps us understand website traffic and usage patterns.
- _gid: Similar to _ga, this cookie registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on website usage.
- _gat: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track how people interact with our website and to help us to identify our audience. This information is used to help us improve our site and better serve our audience.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you submit one of our forms, the information is retained for five years.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you want to have any of the data the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta keeps about you removed, please contact Lori Trudgeon, Team Lead, Engagement and Communications at 780.422.6655, by email at ltrudgeon@oag.ab.ca or by mail at Office of the Auditor General of Alberta, 8th Floor, 9925-109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8.
Where We Send Your Data
We do not send your data anywhere.
Your Contact Information
Any personal information we do collect via our website is collected in compliance with Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We retain your contact information from forms you have submitted on the site to allow us to respond to your queries and requests. We may use a third-party mail service, MailChimp, which requires you to manually sign up. This service may collect your name and email address to allow us to send you marketing material. You can unsubscribe from this service to stop receiving news updates and marketing materials, but if you want your information deleted, you will have to send a request to Lori Trudgeon, Team Lead, Engagement and Communications at 780.422.6655, by email at ltrudgeon@oag.ab.ca or by mail at Office of the Auditor General of Alberta, 8th Floor, 9925-109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8.
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We use an SSL certificate to encrypt your data while on our site. We only provide articles and information and never ask for credit card numbers. We use regular Malware Scanning but do not use vulnerability scanning and/or scanning to PCI standards.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
We do not have any data breach procedures in place. We do not collect sensitive data like credit card information from our customers.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We receive data from Google Analytics.
What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data
None.
Contacting Us
For more information about our website privacy statement, or about this website, please contact Lori Trudgeon, Team Lead, Engagement and Communications at 780.422.6655, by email at ltrudgeon@oag.ab.ca or by mail at Office of the Auditor General of Alberta, 8th Floor, 9925-109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8.
Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
8th Floor, 9925 – 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8
Canada
Edmonton Office Phone: 780.427.4222
Last Edited on 2024-08-22