Privacy Statement
The collection, use, disclosure, retention, and disposal of information collected via Inspire Imports web site is done in compliance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Archives Act.
Any personal information that is collected will only be viewed by authorized Inspire Imports employees to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose. Personal information is not disclosed to other agencies or individuals except as authorized by law. Visitors to the Inspire Imports may also be interested to know how Internet technologies collect personal information and what types of information they collect.
Web Server Data Collection
The servers that host the Inspire Imports web site automatically collect different types of information. This information helps ensure the smooth operation and security of the sites. Some of this information does not identify the visitor; an example of this non-personal information is the visitor’s browser type and version. Other information, however, may be more closely tied to individual persons and their habits; examples of this are IP address, time of visit, previous sites visited, and so on. This information is typically viewed in the aggregate only and is used for the purposes of evaluating and marketing government of Inspire Imports web site.
Registration
Inspire Retailers are requested to register so they can access the Retailer Services section of the Inspire Imports web site. This is done so retailer can access services and Inspire Imports can respond more effectively to a specific identified retailer. The data from the form and its response will be stored to fulfill the service request. These communications become part of the record of the transaction and must be managed according to Inspire Imports records management procedures. The personal information contained within the communications is managed according to the requirements of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
E-Mail
Sending an electronic mail (e-mail) message to Inspire Imports unavoidably discloses personal information (for example: name, e-mail address). It will also disclose additional information such as time the message was sent, general location from which the message was sent, and so on. This message and its response will be stored to resolve the subject matter of the inquiry. These messages become part of the record of the transaction and must be managed according to Inspire Imports records management procedures. The personal information contained within the message is managed according to the requirements of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
For more information about online privacy in the Inspire Imports web site contact:
David Leech
President
Inspire Imports
E-mail: david@inspireimports.ca
Telephone: 403.774.4087
