We want you to know that we value your privacy, accordingly we have set out
this policy that states clearly how we use and store personal information.
IMPORTANT: BY USING THIS WEBSITE YOU GIVE YOUR CONSENT THAT ALL PERSONAL
DATA SUBMITTED BY YOU MAY BE PROCESSED BY US FOR THE PURPOSES SET OUT BELOW
1. COMPLIANCE
We comply with the Canadian Data Protection Act 1993. To access current Data
Protection legislation materials, click here.
2. PRIVACY
We take care to protect the privacy of our customers. This policy explains how
we process information about website visitors and those registered with us.
3. WEBSITE DATA COLLECTION
Personal information is collated and stored primarily during the registration
process, but is also monitored when there is activity on your account and when
you use the website. As with many other websites, we may use software known as
'cookies' to store information relating to your preferences to enable us to
improve our service to you.
4. YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Personal data submitted by you to this website will be used for the following
purposes only. We will only collect and retain personal data to the extent that
it is strictly necessary for our purposes. These purposes are; To assist us in
setting up and managing your account. To build up an accurate customer profile
of you, in order to make available to you promotional or relevant information
from us;
If you have registered with this website and do not wish to receive
promotional or relevant information then please "Login", and
"Update your details" to opt out.
5. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Personal data which we collect about you when you visit this site will be disclosed
only to the following types of persons:
a). Any company or other entity to whom we may
sell all or part of our business;
b). Any competent legal, regulatory or law
enforcement authority. In the latter case, you will not be informed of any
disclosure nor of any reasons for such disclosure and you hereby waive any and
all rights that you may have, whether at law or otherwise, of any nature and in
any jurisdiction, in connection with such disclosure;
c). Our professional advisers or other
appropriate third parties, if your use of our service or this website is in
breach of these terms and conditions.
6. DATA ACCESS & CORRECTIONS
Upon receipt of your written request which should be addressed to The Data
Protection Officer, we will disclose to you your personal data held by us, we
shall correct or delete inaccurate details. Changes to certain parts of your
account information can also be made by accessing "Login" and
checking "Update your details". We regularly delete data which is no
longer required.
7. TRANS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS
No transfers of your personal data are currently made outside of the North
American Economic Area. However, we reserve the right to relocate our web
servers to a secure location outside the NAEA in the future. If we do this, we
will enter into agreements requiring the guardians of your personal data to
adhere to standards of data protection substantially similar to those
prevailing in the North American Economic Area. However, the Internet is made
up of a large variety of international connections and if you are visiting this
website the various communications may well result in the temporary transfer of
information outside the North American Economic Area other than pursuant to
contractual arrangements made by us. By visiting the website and communicating
electronically with us you consent to these transfers.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES
This policy and consent forms part of our website terms of use and as such it
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada.
You irrevocably agree that the courts of Canada
shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute or claim of whatever
nature arising out of or relating to this policy and consent or otherwise to
the use of your personal data, and that the laws of Canada shall govern such dispute or
claim. However, we retain the right to bring legal proceedings in any
jurisdiction where we believe that infringement of our intellectual property
rights or breach of those terms is taking place or originating. You are
responsible for compliance with any applicable laws and regulations of the
jurisdiction from which you are accessing this website. We operate this website
from Canada and make no
representation or warranty that the information contained herein is appropriate
or available for use in other locations outside Canada.
If you have any questions or comments about our privacy policy, please send
your feedback using the contact system in the main window.
