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Peak Impact
PRIVACY POLICY
Accountability
Peak Impact is committed to protecting the privacy of
all individuals who provide their personal information.
Peak Impact will not collect, use or disclose the personal
information of individuals without their knowledge and
consent in accordance to the Personal Information
Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
PEAK IMPACT COLLECTS PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SELLING THAT INFORMATION TO COMPANIES THAT OFFER HOME-BASED
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS.
Privacy
Rights
From January 1, 2004, all businesses engaged in commercial
activities must comply with the Personal Information
Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and the
Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection
of Personal Information, which it incorporates. The Act
affords rights concerning the privacy of personal information.
"Personal information" is information about an identifiable
person. Personal information includes information that
relates to their personal characteristics (e.g., gender,
age, income, home address or phone number, ethnic background,
family status), their health (e.g., health history, health
conditions, health services received by them) or their
activities and views (e.g., religion, politics, opinions
expressed by an individual, an opinion or evaluation of
an individual). Personal information is to be contrasted
with business information (e.g., an individual’s business
address and telephone number), which is not protected
by the Act.
Collection of Personal
Information
Peak Impact collects the following information:
· Name;
· Email
address;
· Telephone number;
· Mailing address;
· Time/date
stamp;
· IP address; and
· Information about the individuals
interest in, and ability to participate in, a home-based
business.
THIS INFOMRATION IS COLLECTED THROUGH AN APPLICATION FORM.
INDIVIDUALS WILL ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE INTERNET.
THE APPLICATION FORM EXPRESSLY REQUIRES THAT THE INDIVIDUALS
READ AND UNDERSTAND PEAK IMPACT'S PRIVACY POLICY. THE
INDIVIDUALS ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE
THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO PEAK IMPACT.
Purpose
for Collecting Personal Information
Peak Impact only collects personal information, by fair
and lawful means, necessary to fulfill the identified
purposes.
PEAK IMPACT OBTAINS CONSENT TO USE THE PERSONAL INFORMATION
FOR THE PURPOSE LISTED ABOVE AT THE TIME OF COLLECTION
OF INFORMATION. INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE OPTION OF NOT PROVIDING
THE PERSONAL INFORMATION OR TO DECLINE USE OF THEIR PERSONAL
INFORMATION USED FOR THE PURPOSE LISTED ABOVE.
Disclosure and Retention of Personal Information
AS DISCUSSED ABOVE, PEAK IMPACT SELLS AND DISCLOSES PERSONAL
INFORMATION TO OTHER COMPANIES (THIRD PARTIES) WHICH WILL
PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT HOME-BASED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
PEAK IMPACT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH
THIRD PARTIES WILL USE THE PERSONAL INFORMATION.
PEAK IMPACT DOES NOT SELL PERSONAL INFORMATION TO MORE
THAN THREE (3) COMPANIES.
The personal information of the individuals is retained
for a period of 10 years, after which it is destroyed
(discussed below).
Consent
THE INDIVIDUAL BY AGREEING THAT HE OR SHE HAS READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE PRIVACY POLICY CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION,
USE AND DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION.
Accuracy
of Personal Information
Peak Impact makes every effort to accurately record all
information. If there are any errors or if an individual’s
personal information has changed, the file can be updated
by contacting our Privacy Officer (coordinates are listed
below). Peak Impact will take reasonable steps to amend
the same information if it is in the possession of a third
party.
Protection of Personal Information
Peak Impact takes all reasonable precautions to ensure
that the personal information is kept safe from loss,
unauthorized access or modification. All personal information
is stored in our database and in hard copy files. Electronic
information stored in computers is password protected.
Backup disks and hard copy paper files are kept in locked
cabinets and room.
All personal information contained in paper format is
destroyed by shredding. Electronic information is destroyed
by deletion. If the hardware is discarded, the hard drive
is physically destroyed. Only a limited number of Peak
Impact personnel have access to the secured personal information.
Access to Personal Information
Peak Impact’s Privacy Policy is available to anyone interested.
It is available on the Peak Impact website (www.peakimpact.com),
or a hard copy can be obtained by contacting the Privacy
Officer.
Individuals are entitled to access to their personal information
which is in the possession of Peak Impact. If an individual
wants to see their personal information, they are welcome
to contact the Privacy Officer. Peak Impact will provide
access to personal information (some exceptions might
apply) and provide any assistance required in understanding
the nature of personal information that is in our possession.
There is no cost to gain access to personal information.
Peak Impact may ask that the individual put their request
in writing. If we are unable to give access, we will inform
the advertiser within 30 days, in writing, with the reasons
for not giving access.
If an individual wishes to make a formal complaint about
Peak Impact’s privacy practices, they may do so in writing
to the attention of the Privacy Officer. The Privacy Officer
will acknowledge receipt of the complaint, and ensure
that it is investigated promptly and that the advertiser
is provided with a formal decision and reasons in writing.
Policy Updates and Changes
Due to the fast-changing nature of online technologies,
Peak Impact may change this policy from time to time.
Changes may occur without warning and they will be reflected
on its website.
Further Inquiries
Your privacy is important to us. If you have any questions
about Peak Impact’s Privacy Policy or concerns about the
way personal information is being used, please contact
our Privacy Officer, Mr. Thomas Mitchell.
Thomas
Mitchell
Privacy Officer
Peak Impact
882 Bayview Dr.
Woodlawn, Ontario K0A 3M0
Canada
613-592-3100
866-390-3100
Email: privacy@peakimpact.com
Web: www.peakimpact.com
This policy is made under the Personal Information
Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
Further information on privacy and your rights in regard
to your personal information may be obtained from the
Privacy Commissioner at:
Privacy Commissioner
of Canada
112 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1H3
Tel: (613) 995-8210
Toll-Free: 1-800-282-1376
Fax: (613) 947-6859
TTY: (613) 992-9190
Email: info@privcom.gc.ca
Web: www.privcom.gc.ca
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