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PRIVACY STATEMENT

IDRC respects the privacy concerns of Users of this Web site.

As a general policy no personal information is automatically collected from Users of this Web site. Certain non-personal information, such as a User's internet service provider, operating system, the length of User visits and User requests made during visits, may be collected. This is done by the use of a ‘cookie'. A cookie is a small piece of data which is sent to the User's Web browser and saved on the User's computer hard drive. The information collected is used to enhance the on-line experience for Users and to provide IDRC with information such as the number of visitors to its Web site. Information collection via cookies is a standard practice on most Web sites.

Personal information, such as a User's name, phone number, e-mail and physical addresses are only gathered where Users provide such information voluntarily via e-mail, in registering for one of IDRC's e-mail lists or in purchasing a publication on-line at IDRC's Booktique. In such cases the information collected will be used only for the intended purpose (for example, sending information to Users who have registered for an e-mail list).

IDRC uses Secure Socket Layer technology to ensure that personal data provided by Users, in the course of completing an on-line transaction at IDRC's Booktique, is secure.

The practices outlined in this Privacy Statement are specific to this IDRC Web site. The sites of other organizations to which this Web site provides links may have different practices and Users are encouraged to review the policies of those Web sites when visiting them.

IDRC reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Statement from time to time.

WEB SITE TERMS OF USE

Any opinions, findings, or conclusions presented within this Web site are solely those of the authors and not of IDRC. IDRC, its Governors, employees, agents, and those contributing information to the Web site shall not be responsible for damages of any kind arising from use of the material on this Web site and do not warrant in any way its contents. By proceeding to use this Web site, the User is deemed to accept this.

External Links

This Web site contains links to other Web sites for the convenience of the User. These sites are not controlled by IDRC, and IDRC is not responsible for their contents.

Contributions

This Web site provides space for the discussion of issues and access to various communications facilities. The User agrees that its communications shall be proper and related to the relevant issues. The User will not communicate anything that is defamatory, unlawful, obscene, or threatening. The User will not upload or attach files where it would be unlawful to do so or which are corrupt, contain viruses, or would otherwise be technically harmful. The User will include proper notice of ownership and rights attached to material he or she provides. The User will not advertise, attempt to sell goods, or distribute contests, chain letters, or surveys through this Web site. IDRC will remove any material that offends these terms and may prohibit the use of the site by any intended User.

Interpretation

This Agreement governing the use of this Web site by the User will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of Ontario and Canada.

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