Privacy Statement


This website is owned and operated by the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. The privacy concerns for our visitors is important to the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. We will take all means available to ensure that your personal information is kept private. If you have any questions or concerns about our “Privacy Policy,” please contact us at: 

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
165 Elmwood Ave. E.
London ON, N6C 0A8
Phone: 519.907.5500 ext.1190
or email Marilyn Himbury

Our Policy
As a general policy, NO personal information is collected from visitors to our website. The only personal information that is captured through the website is that which you volunteer. However, as with most sites, certain non-personal information is recorded by the standard operation of our servers (“Cookie” technology). Such information is used to provide an enhanced online experience, and may include:

• The name of the ISP from which you access the Internet
• The date and time you accessed the site
• The Internet address of the Web site from which you enter our site and where you go after you leave our site

This information is also used to measure and monitor the use of our site and to improve its content. The “Cookie Technology” does not personally identify you or extract any information from your computer. Data which would personally identify you is known only when voluntarily submitted. The voluntary information you provide us with is used to improve our customer service standards and/or provide the requested information. The information that is gathered through the web site is only used for Internal purposes. We do not share private information with individuals who are not employed by the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. Please be advised that information supplied through reply forms can be accessed by third party vendors. The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario cannot exercise control over the use of this information.

Online Legal Policy
This site was created to be informative. Accordingly, we will permit you to download or photocopy material displayed on this site for your non-commercial personal use. Any content or graphics extracted from the site must prominently display copyright and other proprietary notices.

Terms and Conditions
This site is owned by the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. Any images, graphics, multimedia, or content is copyrighted by the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario and may only be used in the manner provided for and contained in these Terms and Conditions. In addition, the site contains names, logos, trademarks, service marks and other intellectual property, which are the property of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario and may not be used for any purpose without the express written consent of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario.

Links
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario provides links to other sites to demonstrate our design abilities and the scope of our work. Unfortunately, the content on many of these sites is maintained by parties other than the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the content, nor do we endorse the materials presented on sites which are not owned and operated by the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario.

Member and Participant Personal Information
We collect the personal data you volunteer in person or online when you make use of or register for our programs and services. We do this in order to better meet your program, service and information needs.
We also use and disclose data, which does not identify individuals, for statistical purposes which develop and enhance The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario programs and services.
We may also collect personal information in order to satisfy legal, government and regulatory obligations.

If you supply us with your contact information, you may hear from us about important information concerning The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario program or service in which you are registered.
You may also hear from us about other YMCA of Southwestern Ontario programs and services that might interest and benefit you. If you do not wish to hear about other Y programs, services or opportunities, please indicate this on your member or participant enrolment form.

Confidentiality / Security
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario maintains physical, electronic and administrative safeguards that are appropriate to the type of personal information which we obtain from you.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario staff and volunteers who have access to personal data are required to respect the confidentiality of personal information and handle it responsibly.
We do not sell personal information that we collect.
We will not disclose your personal information to anyone else without your prior knowledge or consent, except when required by a government body or agency, or as permitted by law.

Children’s Privacy
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, in keeping with our Mission and Vision, believes in the development of healthy, confident children.

For children under 12 years of age, we will obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian to collect and use personally identifiable information about a child.

Privacy Questions or Concerns
If you have an inquiry about YMCA of Southwestern Ontario privacy practices, please contact a senior staff at your local YMCA department.
The Chief Privacy Officer for the Association can be reached at 519-907-5500 ext. 1170.

Wireless Policy
YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario - Terms of Service for Public Wifi
Terms of Service (TOS)
Please read the terms and conditions of the Terms of Service ("TOS") carefully, as it imposes obligations and restrictions upon you.
 
Access to the Service
The "Service" is a free public wireless internet access service provided by YMCA Of Southwestern Ontairo. Your access to the Service is completely at the discretion of YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario, and your access to the Service may be blocked, suspended, or terminated at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, violation of the TOS, actions that may lead to liability for YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario, disruption of access to other users of the Service or networks, or violation of applicable laws or regulations. YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario may revise the TOS at any time without your consent or authorization. You must accept the TOS each time you use the Service and it is your responsibility to review it for any changes each time. The TOS sets out the duties and responsibilities associated with the use of the Service. You, any person you authorize to use the Service, and/or any user of the Service on your device (collectively referred to as "you") are responsible for any breach of the TOS. If you do not wish to be bound by the TOS, you shall not access or use the Service. The TOS may be terminated by you ceasing to use the Service; however, any termination of the TOS does not relieve you from any liability incurring from your use of the Service prior to the termination becoming effective. YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario reserves the right to reduce throughput or access as need be, or to terminate the Service at any time without notice.
 
The Service is an open wireless network. Please remember:
No network communication is 100% secure.
No network communication should be considered private or protected.
YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario is not obligated to monitor the Service; however, YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario reserves the right to monitor the Services from time to time and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy any laws, regulations, or other governmental requests, or to protect itself or others.
 
Prohibited Activities
Your use of the Service and any activities conducted online through the Service shall not violate, or encourage conduct that violates, any applicable law, regulation, or give rise to civil liability. Without limiting the foregoing, the following use of the Service is strictly prohibited: spamming and invasion of privacy of others, violating intellectual property law, transmitting obscene or indecent speech or materials, transmitting defamatory or abusive language, hacking or distribution of internet viruses, spyware, worms, or other destructive activities.
 
Excessive or unreasonable use of the Service (as determined by YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario, at is sole discretion), and use of the Service from home or from a place of work is prohibited.
 
You agree not to sell or redistribute the Service or any part thereof.
 
Failure to comply with the TOS may result in suspension or restriction of use of the Service, immediate cancellation of access to the Service, as well as prosecution.
 
No Liability for Content
You acknowledge that neither YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario (including its officers, directors, employees, agents or affiliates), nor its suppliers, or licensors monitor the content available on the Internet, and that some content may be inaccurate, unsuitable, offensive, or illegal. The access and use of the Service is at your sole risk. YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario assumes no responsibility for the security and privacy of your use of the Service.
 
Disclaimer
You acknowledge that: (i) the Service may not be uninterrupted or error-free; (ii) viruses or other harmful applications may be available through the Service; (iii) YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario does not guarantee the security of the Service and that unauthorized third parties may access your computer or files or otherwise monitor your connection; (iv) YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario is not obligated to provide support and/or training related to the use of the Service or network.
 
Limited Warranty
THE SERVICE AND ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. YMCA OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIBILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OPERATION, CAPACITY, SPEED, FUNCTIONALITY, QUALIFICATIONS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, COMPATIBILITY, SECURITY, PRIVACY OR CAPABILITIES OF THE SERVICE, GOODS, CONTENT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREUNDER OR ON THE INTERNET. ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, INDEMNITIES AND GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE OR ITS CONTENT, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW, CUSTOM, PRIOR ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS BY YMCA OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO, OR OTHERWISE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT) ARE HEREBY OVERRIDDEN, EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED.
 
Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL YMCA OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO A THIRD PARTY ARISING OUT OF BREACH OR FAILURE OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, MISREPRESENTATION, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE FOR: (I) ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INJURY, LOST PROFITS, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, DAMAGE, LOSS OR THEFT OF YOUR EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMS, SYSTEMS OR DATA, USE OR RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION, SERVICES OR GOODS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE OR THE INTERNET CONTENT ACCESSED THROUGH THE SERVICE, OR ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DEFECTS OR FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE; AND (II) ANY LOSSES OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING LEGAL FEES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DEMAND, CLAIM, ACTION, OR OTHER PROCEEDING BASED ON THE USE OF THE SERVICE BY YOU OR A THIRD PARTY.
 
IN NO EVENT WILL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY THAT YMCA OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SUPPLIERS MAY INCUR IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING EXCEED $10.00. THE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION WILL NOT APPLY ONLY IF AND TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LAW OR A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION REQUIRES LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW BEYOND AND DESPITE THESE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS.
 
YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario is not responsible for any infringement of copyright or intellectual property laws.
 
In no event shall YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario be liable for failure to comply with the TOS if such failure results from a condition beyond the control of YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, acts of God, theft, riot, strike or other labour disturbance, power failure or war.
 
Miscellaneous
If any provisions contained in this TOS are determined to be void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be severed from the remaining provisions of the TOS, which shall continue to remain in force and be binding. The TOS shall be governed by the laws of the province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada, as applicable.
 
YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario may assign its rights and obligation under the TOS to another party without your prior written consent. You shall not assign or transfer your rights and obligations under the TOS.
 
Failure of YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario to exercise a right, or enforce a term or condition pursuant to the TOS shall not be construed as a waiver by YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario of its rights or the terms and conditions hereto.
 
The terms and conditions within the TOS constitute the entire agreement between you and YMCA Of Southwestern Ontario for the matters herein. No other prior agreement or representation, whether verbal or written, shall vary the terms and conditions of the TOS.