About our Digital Platforms

Our website and mobile app allow users to access Board information, facility details, and programs. These platforms also allow users to contact us via email, submit inquiries, or log in to secure portals to view specific educational information.

By accessing and using our website or mobile application, you are consenting to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Policy. If you do not wish to provide your consent, please do not use these platforms.

Information we Collect and Use

We collect information to provide educational services and maintain a secure digital environment:

Information You Provide: When you use "Contact Us" forms or register for updates, we collect the details you provide (e.g., name, email) solely to respond to your request.

Automated Information & Cookies: We gather non-identifiable data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) to assess system performance. We use cookies, small text files placed on your device, to remember your preferences and provide aggregated analytics data. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features.

App Permissions: To provide a full experience, the mobile application may request access to your Calendar (to sync events), Camera (for forms), or Push Notifications (for urgent alerts). You can manage or revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.

How we store and share your personal information

Personal information is stored securely on Board-controlled servers or through secure cloud-based services. In accordance with MFIPPA, we only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by the Board’s records retention schedule. When information is no longer required, it is destroyed or de-identified using secure methods.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information in compliance with MFIPPA and other applicable laws.

Internal Use: Information is used internally by DSB1 and stored on servers based in Canada.

No Commercial Sharing: We do not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease any personal information collected at our site.

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers to help maintain, improve, or troubleshoot our digital platforms.

External Links

Throughout the website and app, you may find links to third-party sites. DSB1 is not responsible for the privacy policies or content on these external sites, and we recommend reading their individual policies.

Your Rights

Under MFIPPA, you have the right to request access to, and correction of, your personal information within our custody and control. You also have the right to be informed of how your information is collected, used, and disclosed.

Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective once posted to this website.