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Ezra Eby Revived! is a database of information for genealogical research. On this site we collect 4 types of information:

1. Non-identifiable computer information
2. Identifiable genealogical information
3. Identifiable information obtained from submissions
4. Identifiable information obtained from patrons seeking access to portions of database information.

We do not disclose any information to any third parties (a group or individual who is not engaged in genealogical research). For example, we do not sell lists of email addresses of patrons or submitters.

1. Non-identifiable computer information
Non-identifiable information does not identify you. In accessing the internet, computers transmit and receive information that identifies them, but not you (e.g. the IP address that you are using). Also, your computer transmits other data (known as "environment variables") that is collected and logged by our server (e.g. the operating system and browser version you are using). We analyze the logs to determine problem or performance issues with the site.

2. Identifiable genealogical information
Identifiable information may identify an individual. We collect information on persons for the sole purpose of inclusion in our databases, for the purpose of genealogical research. We obtain some information from public sources available in the public domain. This information is detailed, but does not include information like government issued numbers, banking information, etc. Being sensitive to living individuals, certain information is omitted from public view. This site maintains a security feature where an individual must register, and be approved, to be able to view certain information.

3. Identifiable information obtained from submissions
Identifiable information may identify an individual. We collect information on persons who submit information to this site: the submitter's name is identified as a "source", and other information is maintained in our office alone for the purpose of contacting the submitter to verify information submitted.

4. Identifiable information obtained from patrons seeking access to portions of database information.
Identifiable information may identify an individual. We collect information on persons who register, such as name, address, phone number, etc. This information is maintained in our office alone for the purpose of identifying patrons, in the event that there is a breach of security (e.g. a patron uses information obtained from the database to contact a living individual for the purpose of soliciting). On report that a patron used information obtained from the database for improper use, the patron will be removed immediately, and identifiable information on the patron will be disclosed to the appropriate authority.

Cookies
Cookies are small data files used by your web browser, stored on your hard drive. Cookies do not identify you to us, but identify us to you. Every browser has the ability to stop the use of cookies. Cookies are used on this site for the purpose of storing your browsing preferences, including "session information" (required for secure login).

Privacy Law in Canada
You have certain rights regarding privacy, but so does genealogical research.

"Those rules are set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, usually referred to as PIPEDA."

PIPEDA stipulates that an individual has a right to know what information an entity holds about themselves, and that entity may not divulge that information to another party.

"PIPEDA also exempts organizations that collect, use or disclose personal information solely for journalistic, artistic or literary purposes. There are also exceptions for the private use of personal information, such as for genealogical research."

PIPEDA applies to "commercial activity", not to individuals engaged in private, non-commercial research.

You can learn more about privacy law from the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.