Privacy Statement

Web Privacy Notice

UWinnipeg is committed to privacy and operating in compliance with applicable legislation, including Manitoba’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This webpage provides important notice regarding the automatic collection of information from visitors to our website.

Information collected automatically from website visitors is non-identifiable to UWinnipeg, which means we cannot link this information to a particular individual. We only collect identifiable “personal information”, such as your name, phone number or email address, if you choose to provide it to us voluntarily. Whenever personal information is collected, you are entitled to receive notice of this action, including the purpose of collection and the contact information of an employee who can answer questions you may have. Some websites may also have additional privacy notices. Please read all notices carefully.

Our collection of personal information is done under the legal authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of FIPPA. Personal information will only be retained as long as necessary to carry out the purpose of collection or to fulfill contractual or legal obligations. Questions regarding our privacy practices can be directed to the Information and Privacy Office.

Automatic Server Logging

Our web servers create and store automatic logs of visits to our website. Logs contain basic information about website traffic, including:

• the internet protocol (IP) address from which you visit our website
• the uniform resource locator (URL) of the individual webpage(s) you visit
• the date and time of your visit to our website
• device information supplied by your web browser

Logs are created in aggregate and we do not track or attempt to identify individual site visitors, or combine logs with other information. However, IP addresses can be linked to individuals in certain circumstances. If this is a concern to you, speak to your internet service provider or consider the use of a tool, such as a virtual private network, that will conceal your actual IP address.

Processing location: Canada

Cookie Overview

Most websites, including ours, make use of small text files called "cookies". These files are downloaded onto your device via your web browser and are used for different purposes:

performance cookies provide statistical information regarding website visitors and how they interact with a website

tracking cookies are used to follow website visitors as they interact with multiple websites across the internet, generally for the purpose of serving the visitors with targeted advertisements

functionality cookies allow us to remember your preferences and information you have already submitted to us, such as when you complete a webform

necessary cookies are required for basic website operations

Your Options to Manage Cookies

You can change your web browser settings to modify cookie preferences:

Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer

Please note that by disabling cookies, some functions of our website may not work correctly.

You can also disable the use of third-party cookies by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance.

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure and optimize UWinnipeg advertising campaigns. Facebook Pixel uses cookies to track site visitors as they interact with our website and with UWinnipeg ads delivered via Facebook. This data is used to help us understand which content on our website is most likely to be of interest to Facebook users, to send targeted advertisements to those users and then to track them when they return to our website. Users are anonymous to UWinnipeg. The longest of these cookies lasts for 3 months (or until you clear your browser) while others expire when you close your browser.

Facebook’s privacy policy
Opt-out of the processing of data via Facebook Pixel

Cookie type: Tracking
Processing location: USA

Google Analytics and Google Custom Search

We use Google Analytics (GA), a website analytics service provided by Google. We also use Google Custom Search (GCS) to enable website visitors to search our website. GA and GCS generate analytical data regarding website traffic. This data is used for aggregate statistical purposes, for reporting and to better understand the usage of our website. For example, analytics help us to know which of our webpages are most popular with website visitors. This information is only used by UWinnipeg and we do not attempt to link it to any other information we hold. Google’s cookies, as used by UWinnipeg, do not collect any personal information such as your name and email address. The longest of these cookies lasts for 2 years (or until you clear your browser) while others expire when you close your browser.

Google’s privacy policy
GA opt-out browser extension

Cookie type: Performance
Processing location: USA

Other Cookies

A few components of our website, such as our events calendar and web form builder, make use of functionality and necessary cookies. None of these cookies gather information about you that could be used for marketing or to track other sites you have visited on the internet. Once you close your browser, most of these cookies disappear. Others remain for a few weeks before expiring.

Cookie type: Functionality and necessary
Processing location: Canada and USA

External Websites and Social Media Platforms

Our website contains links to external web pages. We also use social media to communicate with the UWinnipeg community. Please note that UWinnipeg is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external web pages and applications. We encourage you to read all applicable third party privacy notices before visiting external sites or engaging with us via social media.

Last updated March 11, 2019