Privacy
Purpose of the website
The purpose of the website is to help people assess severity levels of gambling-related harms and provide evidence-based information and self-help tools to assist users of the website in reducing or stopping gambling if they choose to do so.
Basic Statement
Government of Nova Scotia websites are covered by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Our privacy policy arises from that Act, other legislation, and fair information practices.
Information collected on this website
Government websites may use cookies or tracking devices during your visit to our website. We collect some basic statistical information using Google analytics. For example, we will collect information about how many people used the quiz or specific sections on the website. None of the information collected will be traceable back to any single individual.
Information gathered by these technologies will disappear once you leave the website.
Further Information
Nova Scotia Government Website Privacy Policy [PDF]
Department of Health and Wellness Notice of Purposes
Department of Health and Wellness Notice of Purposes [PDF]
Contact the Department of Health and Wellness’ Access and Privacy Office
Toll-free number: 1-855-640-4765
Local phone number: (902)424-5419
Email: [email protected]