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The RETScreen International Clean Energy Project Analysis Software and accompanying manual, databases, data, logos, etc. are copyright of the Minister of Natural Resources Canada (1997 - 2005). Duplication in any manner is forbidden without prior written permission, which may be obtained by contacting us.
The RETScreen International Clean Energy Decision Support Centre and accompanying files that can be downloaded (e.g. software, databases, data, course material, case studies, project studies, manual, logos, etc.) are copyright of the Minister of Natural Resources Canada (1997 - 2005). Duplication in any manner is forbidden without prior written permission, which may be obtained by contacting us.
The use of the RETScreen International clean energy project analysis software is subject to the terms detailed in the RETScreen International license agreement.
The user is encouraged to properly register according to the RETScreen International license agreement so the Centre may periodically inform the user of product upgrades and be able to report on the global use of RETScreen International.
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• The GoC does not automatically gather any personal information from you, such as your name, phone number, e-mail or street address during your visit to its Websites. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily, usually through contacting us via e-mail, or registering in a secure portion of the Website.
• All personal information you do provide is protected under the federal Privacy Act. This means that, at the point of collection, you will be informed that your personal information is being collected, the purpose for which it is being collected and that you have a right of access to the information.
• Some institutions within the GoC use software that receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of computers that have connected with their Websites. In such instances, institutions make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting GoC Websites.
• The GoC does not regularly use "cookies" to track how visitors use the Website of individual institutions.
• Whenever we enable "cookies" to facilitate your transactions, we will first inform you. (Note: Cookies are files that a Website can place on your hard drive, without your knowledge, to monitor your use of that Website.)
• Visitor information is not disclosed to anyone except GoC personnel who need the information, e.g., to respond to a request. The information you give us will be shared with another government department ONLY if your inquiry relates to that department. We do not use the information to create individual profiles, nor do we disclose this information to anyone outside the federal government.
• Natural Resources Canada is a participant in the GoC Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which gives you the opportunity to communicate with the Department in a confidential manner.
• Questions or comments regarding this policy, or the administration of the Privacy Act in Natural Resources Canada may be directed by e-mail to rets@nrcan.gc.ca or by fax at +1-450-652-5177. If you are not satisfied that we have adequately respected your privacy, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner by calling 1-800-267-0441 or via the Internet at: www.privcom.gc.ca.
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