Cookies:

1. What Are Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device (such as a computer or smartphone) when they visit a website. Cookies help enhance user experience by enabling the website to remember user preferences, track user interactions, and provide personalized content.

2. Types of Cookies: There are two main types of cookies:

   • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when the user closes their browser. Session cookies are used to maintain user sessions and track user activities during a single browsing session.

   • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on the user's device after the browser is closed. Persistent cookies are used to remember user preferences and settings for future visits to the website.

3. How We Use Cookies: Brampton Connect may use cookies to:

   • Enhance user experience by remembering user preferences and settings.

   • Analyze website usage and traffic patterns to improve website performance and content.

   • Provide personalized content and recommendations based on user interests and behavior.

   • Serve targeted advertisements that are relevant to users' interests.

4. Cookie Management: Users can manage cookie preferences and settings in their web browser. Most web browsers allow users to block or delete cookies, as well as set preferences for cookie acceptance. However, blocking or deleting cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the website.

Online Safety:

1. User Responsibility: Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their account information and taking precautions to protect their personal data. This includes choosing strong passwords, avoiding sharing sensitive information publicly, and logging out of accounts when using shared devices.

2. Privacy Settings: Brampton Connect provides privacy settings that allow users to control the visibility of their profile information and content. Users are encouraged to review and adjust privacy settings to suit their preferences.

3. Reporting Abuse: Users are encouraged to report any abusive, inappropriate, or suspicious behavior encountered on the website. Brampton Connect takes reports of abuse seriously and will take appropriate action to address violations of the website's terms of service.

4. Educational Resources: Brampton Connect may provide educational resources and tips on online safety and privacy best practices to help users protect themselves from online threats and risks.

5. Secure Connection: Brampton Connect uses HTTPS encryption to secure communication between users' devices and the website servers, helping protect user data from interception or unauthorized access during transmission.

6. Data Protection: Brampton Connect implements security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes regular security audits, encryption of sensitive data, and adherence to data protection laws and regulations.

By following these guidelines and taking appropriate precautions, users can help ensure their online safety and protect their personal information while using Brampton Connect.