TVO and the Independent Learning Centre ("ILC") believe in the protection of your privacy and safety online. Please take a moment to read our privacy policy so you understand how we use the personal information we gather.

What information does the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) collect and why?

ILC Student Information

The information you provide when you register for the first time for your ILC course is used to provide you with access to the areas of the site, which apply directly to your course. For information regarding the collection of personal information, please consult the relevant ILC course application form.

High School Students and Guests

TVO and the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) want this site to be a valuable and safe online destination for students. When you register on the different parts of the ILC site you may be asked to provide some personal information including your name, age, city, school and email address. This information is collected so we know who is using the site. It also allows us to present you with information relevant to your grade. You can still remain anonymous while you're navigating the site. For example, in Ask a Teacher, you may use a nickname while chatting with the tutor and are only required to share as much information about yourself as you feel necessary.

Only the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) will use the information you share, for the purposes outlined above. We will not disclose, sell or rent your personal information to other companies or people, including other divisions of TVO. It will not be used to re-contact you. Only if you're caught abusing the Ask a Teacher rules of etiquette, will we use the information we've collected to contact your parent or guardian to inform them of your misconduct.

If there is anything you are unsure of on this site, check with your parent or guardian. Or, contact us and we'll try our best to answer your questions.