Maple Hills Rural Community Website Disclaimer Statement
Legal information about this website (waiver/disclaimer)
Material provided on this website is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide specific legal advice for any individual and should not be relied upon in that regard.
While every effort has been made to verify that the information provided on this website is accurate, the Maple Hills Rural Community claims no responsibility in any way for damages arising out of the use of this website.
The Maple Hills Rural Community relies on reputable sources and believes the information provided on this website is correct and current, however the Maple Hills Rural Community does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information.
The Maple Hills Rural Community reserves the right to stop, change or modify this site and content in whole or in part at any time without notice.
This website provides links to other websites that have been independently developed by parties other than the Maple Hills Rural Community. Links to these websites or references to other organizations do not constitute endorsement or approval by the Maple Hills Rural Community. The Maple Hills Rural Community makes no representations whatsoever about any other website you may access through this one.
Copyright © Maple Hills Rural Community, 2024. All rights reserved. Unless permission is granted, no one may reproduce, store, redistribute or republish in any form, any material in part or in whole located on this website.
Privacy and Security Statement
The Maple Hills Rural Community is committed to protecting the privacy of any personal information you may provide when visiting our website. Part of that commitment is to explain what information may be collected and why, how it will be used and who may have access to it.
This privacy statement applies to interactions with the Maple Hills Rural Community Web server. It does not apply to any other website. Following is an overview of our website practices.
Cookies and Pixels
Pixels and cookies are used together on corporate website(s), social media channels, and for digital advertising in order to work together to make it easier for information that connects municipal programs and services to residents in an efficient manner.
A pixel is a scripting code placed on a website that records activity. This recorded activity provides valuable information and acts as a tracking communication mechanism between site visitors and digital advertisers.
Cookies are a small piece of data stored in a user’s browser so they can be identified at a later time. When a user turns off cookies, they prevent the pixel from tracking their activity. The pixel, in this case, will still account for the anonymous visit to the page, but no other information can be recorded. This would occur when pixels are coded into webpages, which would require disclosure to visitors of that particular webpage and/or website.
In the event that cookies and pixels are used by the Maple Hills Rural Community for retargeting purposes, it is exclusively for site improvement/analytic purposes or to re-target with digital/social media advertisements that would be relevant to the visitors behavior on Maple Hills Rural Community websites based on the information they sought on our page. This information does not identify a visitor personally and is only used to administer the site, track digital analytics, or retarget advertisements. In order to be retargeted, website visitors are prompted with a request to accept that our website/specific webpage stores cookies. They will not have cookies stored or be retargeted by the pixel unless they acknowledge that they are present on the website and/or specific webpage that they are visiting.
The Rural Community does not automatically gather any personal information from you such as your name, phone number, street home address or email address.
Personal information
When you visit Maple Hills Rural Community websites, you do so anonymously - there is no need to tell us who you are. If you direct an enquiry to a Rural Community department, we will ask you to provide your name and mailing address or e-mail address for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. Only those who “need to know” will have access to the personal information provided. All personal information collected is done sounder the authority, and in accordance with, the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Encryption technology protects personal information during transmission. A notice stating “you are in a secure site” will be posted on Rural Community sites when you are in an encrypted session. A security icon will also appear in either the lower left corner or, depending on your browser, the lower right corner of your browser window. Secure pages are not saved in temporary caches on a computer. Once you exit secure screens, those screens cannot be accessed again. If encryption is not available through a site, an alternative means of communication will be recommended.
The Rural Community Web server does not collect or retain your e-mail address in a database format although some Internet Service Providers may automatically include your e-mail address with your IP address (Internet Protocol).
Personal information is only disposed of according to a records retention schedule. To ensure personal information is unrecoverable, a utility program is used to remove the electronic data and any paper records generated are shredded.
Logging practices
The Maple Hills Rural Community logs HTTP requests to the City Web server. These logs record the IP address of site visitors. An IP address is the number automatically assigned to the computer or to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) requesting a URL.
Logged information, also known as clickstream data, is recorded in non-identifiable form and is used by Rural Community staff. Log files are archived and used for systems analysis, maintenance and site evaluation.
Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA)
The Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA) provides a method to request general or personal information held by public bodies that is not available by other means. A request for general information is a written request for records of a non-personal nature that could be released, in whole or part, to anyone. However, this right is not absolute. If information in a record falls within an exception to disclosure, an applicant is not entitled to access this information. Examples of general records include briefing notes, contracts, etc. RTIPPA requests for general information allow you to make a single request to a public body. An example of a request for general records is:
A copy of the agreement and/or contract between Party X and the Department Y for management consulting services provided from April 2012 through March 2013.
A copy of all documents related to my (Name of Applicant) assessment for X benefits by the Department Y (File 12345) from January 2016 to present date (Date Z).
Public bodies make a lot of their information available to the public through websites and printed documents. This information can be accessed without making a formal request for information under RTIPPA. Before making a formal request, contact the Coordinator of the public body you believe has the information you want to access. The Coordinator can help you determine if a formal request is needed. The Coordinator can also help you complete the request for information form, if needed. For contact information for Coordinators see the Directory of Public Bodies.
The Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA) makes public bodies open and accountable by legislating the right of access to public body records while protecting personal information held by public bodies.
The purposes of the act are to:
- Give you the right to access records held by public bodies, with some exceptions.
- Protect your privacy rights by setting rules for how public bodies collect and handle your personal information.
- Give you the right to ask for corrections to your personal information.
- Allow for an independent review of decisions made by public bodies under the act. For example, if you are not happy with public body’s response to your right to information request, you can file a complaint with the Ombud.
To make an RTIPPA request with the Maple Hills Rural Community, please fill out the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act Request for Information form and include this in your email to
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If you have any questions about the Rural Community's website collection, use and disclosure practices, RTIPPA, please contact:
Maple Hills Rural Community
2603 Suite A, Route 115, Irishtown, NB E1H 2M5
506.805.5445
