Privacy Policy

The Department of Molecular Genetics' Stance

The Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto (“MoGen,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Scope

This policy applies to all webpages under the mogen.utoronto.ca domain. It does not apply to external sites linked to our site or other University of Toronto departments and affiliates, which may be governed by their own privacy policies.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information

Personal information includes data that can be used to identify an individual, such as your name, email address, or institutional affiliation. We may collect this information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Register for an event
Contact us directly via email or web form

b. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect limited non-personal information when you visit our website, including:

Browser type and version
IP address and location
Pages visited and duration of visit
Referring website or search engine

This information helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide relevant updates about MoGen research, events, and activities
Respond to inquiries
Monitor and improve website performance
Fulfill our academic and outreach objectives

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand user behavior. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize repeat visitors and personalize the experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may limit functionality.

5. Data Disclosure

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

When required by law or regulation
To authorized University of Toronto personnel for administrative purposes
To service providers who assist with website operations and email communications (e.g., Email Octopus)

All third-party providers are expected to comply with applicable privacy regulations and institutional policies.

6. Data Retention

Personal information collected through this site is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal and archival requirements.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We encourage you to use discretion when sharing personal information online.

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to access or request correction of your personal information. To do so, contact us using the information provided below.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or institutional requirements. The “Last Updated” date will indicate the latest revision.

Last Updated: April 1, 2025

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact mogen.communications@utoronto.ca.