Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026
The Town of Elliston (“we,” “our,” or “the Town”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Create an account
  • Book an RV site
  • Submit forms or service requests
  • Comment on news articles or council minutes

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment-related details (processed through secure third-party providers, if applicable)

Any information you include in forms, bookings, or comments

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website

This information is collected through tools such as Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process RV site bookings and manage reservations
  • Create and maintain user accounts
  • Respond to inquiries and service requests
  • Provide municipal information and services
  • Moderate and manage public comments

We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected.

3. Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • General geographic location (based on IP)

This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:.

4. Sharing of Information

The Town of Elliston does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating the website or processing bookings (e.g., secure payment processors), under strict confidentiality
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of the Town or others

5. User Accounts
If you create an account:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • You may update or request deletion of your account by contacting us
  • We take reasonable steps to protect your account information

6. Comments and Public Content
If you post comments on news articles or council minutes:

  • Your submitted content may be publicly visible
  • Avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public comments
  • The Town reserves the right to moderate or remove content

7. Forms and Bookings

Information submitted through forms or RV site bookings:

  • Will be used solely to fulfill your request or reservation
  • Will not be used for unrelated purposes without your consent
  • Will not be sold to third parties

8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information, including:

  • Use of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption on our website
  • Secure handling of submitted data
  • Restricted access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Support website functionality
  • Collect analytics data

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

10. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Meet legal and administrative requirements

11. Your Rights
If you are a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, your personal information may be subject to provincial access and privacy laws (such as ATIPPA). You may:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Inquire about how your data is used

12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.