SIGMA JOHNSTON LTD., SIGMA INSPECTION SERVICES
PRIVACY POLICY (Updated as of April 16, 2012)
1. Introduction
This privacy policy explains the privacy practices of SIGMA JOHNSTON LTD., SIGMA INSPECTION SERVICES, (referred to collectively herin as “Sigma Johnston”, “us”, “we” or “our”). This privacy policy applies to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in connection with Sigma Johnston operated websites and in connection with the provision of Sigma Johnston’s products and services. Our privacy policy may be amended from time to time, so we encourage you to periodically check our web site at http://www.sigmajohnston.com/privacy-policy/ for the current version. Printed copies of our current privacy policy are also available by contacting Sigma Johnston Ltd.
2. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We value the trust you have placed in us and are taking all appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information and to maintain your confidence. Sigma Johnston has established this privacy policy to ensure that your personal information is protected and that all our practices and procedures comply with relevant personal information protection and privacy legislation. Accordingly, we adhere to the privacy principles set out below, which are based on the principles set out in Schedule 1 of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada). As used in our privacy policy, the term “personal information” means information about an identifiable individual including their home or other real property, but does not include the name, title or business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization.
Sigma Johnston is responsible for personal information in our possession or custody, including information that needs to be disclosed to third parties in the course of our business..
3. Identifying Purposes
As part of our business operations, we may collect and use certain personal information strictly for the purpose of providing you with products and services that you request, or, providing information regarding Sigma Johnston and our products and services that may be of interest to you
4. Obtaining Consent and Opting Out/Withdrawing Consent
By using the services of Sigma Johnston, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of certain of your personal information as detailed in this privacy policy.
We will use reasonable efforts to seek your express consent for the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information at the time of collection. In some circumstances, such as where we want to use personal information for a purpose that was not previously identified, we may have to seek your consent after your personal information and that of your clients has been collected but before our use for that purpose.
We will not, as a condition of providing services to you, require you to consent to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information beyond that which is absolutely necessary.
In certain limited circumstances, as permitted or required by law, we may collect, use or disclose personal information without the knowledge or consent of the individual. Although the following list is not exhaustive, these circumstance include: (i) personal information which is publicly available as defined by regulation; (ii) circumstances where collection or use is clearly in the interests of the individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely fashion; (iii) to investigate a breach of an agreement or a contravention of a law; (iv) to act in respect of an emergency that threatens the life, health or security of an individual; (v) for debt collection; or (vi) to comply with a subpoena, warrant or court order.
5. Limiting Collection
We will limit the amount and type of personal information collected to that which is necessary for our identified purposes and we will only collect personal information by fair and lawful means.
We may collect the following types of personal information from individuals visiting our website or purchasing products and services from Sigma Johnston:
Name
Credit card number (if purchasing a Sigma Johnston product or service)
Residential address (if purchasing a Sigma Johnston product or service)
Residential telephone number (if purchasing a Sigma Johnston product or service)
e-mail address
Through the use of Cookies our websites may automatically record some general information about your visit for website traffic analysis such as your IP address and type of browser. This information is used to improve your visit to our website.
Our website may contain links to other sites. Once you leave our website, you are subject to the privacy policies of the other sites you visit.
6. Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention
Your personal information collected by Sigma Johnston will be used to deliver services, products or programs you have requested or enrolled in. In addition, you may receive invitations to participate in relevant surveys, and copies of Sigma Johnston’s e-newsletter.
Sigma Johnston also uses your personal information to inform you of other products, services or benefits available from Sigma Johnston and its affiliates.
For example:
Sigma Johnston may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services, or on other research initiatives. Sigma Johnston will not contact your clients or affiliated groups, including real estate agents, without your permission.