Commitment to Privacy
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website. GPPS is subject to Alberta's Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Access to Information Act (ATIA). Any collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal information through this website will be conducted in accordance with section 4 of POPA.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
GPPS does not automatically collect personal information such as your name, address, telephone number, or email address.
Personal information is collected only when you voluntarily provide it through means such as calls for service, online reporting, contact forms, community engagement registrations, employment applications, email correspondence, or public feedback and complaint submissions.
Pursuant to section 12(1)(a) of Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act, the information collected will be used only for the purpose for which it was provided, including responding to inquiries, providing requested services, administering programs, processing reports, or fulfilling legal obligations.
Online Reporting and Service Requests
Information submitted through online reporting tools, feedback forms, applications, or other electronic services may contain personal and sensitive information.
Such information may be collected, used, disclosed, and retained in accordance with Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act. Information submitted through these services may become part of official GPPS records and may be retained in accordance with records management requirements.
Cookies, Analytics and Website Information
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and user experience. We may automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of access, and pages visited.
GPPS may use website analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our online services. Analytics information is collected in an aggregated and non-identifying form and is used for statistical analysis, security monitoring, website administration, and service improvement purposes.
Most web browsers allow users to manage or disable cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain website features.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
Pursuant to section 11 of the Protection of Privacy Act, GPPS will not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Any use or disclosure of information will be made in accordance with sections 12 and 13 of the Protection of Privacy Act.
Security and Retention of Information
GPPS employs appropriate network security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Security measures may include secure network infrastructure, encryption technologies, and access controls.
Information collected through this website may be retained in accordance with GPPS records retention schedules and applicable legislation. Records required to be maintained under law will be retained for the prescribed period and disposed of securely when no longer required.
Data Breach Response and Notification
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is committed to protecting personal information and maintaining public trust through effective privacy and security practices. Consistent with our obligations under Alberta's Protection of Privacy Act, GPPS has processes in place to identify, assess, contain, investigate, and respond to privacy and security incidents involving personal information. For further information regarding the actions taken during a suspected or confirmed privacy breach, please contact the Access and Privacy Coordinator at ATI@gppolice.com.
Email Communications
If you send GPPS an email, the information contained within that message may be collected and retained as a record. This information may be used to respond to your inquiry or shared internally with authorized personnel who require said information to respond to your request. This information may be retained in accordance with the retention policy of GPPS and current records management legislation.
Email transmissions over the internet are not fully secure, and users should avoid sending highly sensitive personal information unless specifically requested.
External Links
The GPPS website may contain links to external websites or third-party resources operated by other organizations. These links are not associated with the GPPS or the City of Grande Prairie, and the information contained within is not the property or responsibility of either entity. These links do not imply endorsement of the contents. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external website they visit.
Access to Information and Correction Requests
Individuals have the right to request access to or correction of their personal information in accordance with Alberta's Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information about Access to Information requests, requests to change or update personal information, or for further information about our Privacy Policy, please email the Access and Privacy Coordinator at ATI@gppolice.com or visit our Access to Information Requests page.