The Yellowknife Airport (YZF) is committed to respecting the privacy of people who visit its website. The YZF collects uses and discloses your personal information in accordance with the privacy provisions of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and any other applicable legislation. Personal information is broadly defined by the ATIPP Act to include recorded information about identifiable individuals.
What information is being collected?
The YZF collects information about your visit through the use of cookies. A cookie is a small file stored on your computer by your web browser when using some websites. YZF collects information through cookies to better understand general user trends at an aggregate level and improve web performance, web services, and website maintenance.
The GNWT also uses software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or manipulate information, or otherwise cause damage. The government makes no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of the individuals visiting the website, unless an attempt to damage the website has been detected. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose, unless you expressly consent otherwise. The information collected is:
- The web browser and operating system you are using.
- The date and time of the visit.
- The pages or services accessed.
- If you were on another website before visiting the YZF website, the URL (web address) of that previous website if it referred you to the YZF website.
- The Internet Protocol (IP) network domain name and address of the computer you are using. IP address and domain are identifiers that may be used to distinguish between users and identify your internet service provider or your computer itself.
The YZF collects personal information under the authority of section 40(c)(i) of the ATIPP Act. The personal information is collected for the purpose of the administration of government websites.
How can I opt out of the collection of my personal information?
Your computer browser may permit you to disable cookies, but you cannot opt out of the information collected for audit purposes. Should you choose to disable cookies, it may affect your ability to browse, read, and download information contained on YZF website, however, you may still access by other methods such as in person, by phone, fax or mail.
How is my personal information protected?
The ATIPP Act requires all YZF and public bodies to protect your personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal. Access to systems, applications and the collected data is restricted to authorized employees only.
How long is information retained?
Some cookies will remain on your computer for only as long as your browser remains open, or until you delete them off your computer. Other cookies will remain on your computer so that you may be recognized when you return to the website. These cookies will expire no later than 18 months from when they are first placed on your computer.
Information held by the YZF is maintained in accordance with the government's records retention schedules and other legislative requirements.
How can I access information I submit to a website?
You can review your personal information collected by any public body by requesting access to it. This may be done by contacting the GNWT directly or by submitting an Access to Information request. You may also request corrections to your personal information if you believe it to be inaccurate. You can initiate this process by contacting the public body directly. You may also contact the GNWT Access and Privacy Office for general information regarding access to your own personal information.
What about links to external websites from the GNWT websites?
The YZF websites may include links to websites operated by other government agencies, non-profit organizations and private businesses. This privacy statement does not apply to these websites. The YZF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Who can I contact for more information about this privacy statement?
Questions regarding this privacy statement can be directed to the Manager, GNWT Access and Privacy Office, Department of Justice.
Who can I contact for more information about this privacy statement?
Questions regarding this privacy statement can be directed to the Manager, GNWT Access and Privacy Office, Department of Justice.