Your personal privacy is of the utmost importance to us. Since we are deeply committed to protecting the security and welfare of all of our clients, our policy is to respect and protect the privacy of every visitor to our company web site as well. The purpose of this policy is to provide you with a description of the type of information we collect on our website and how we use that information.
To help you better understand how we collect and use information collected on our website, we have provided the following summary of our online information practices:
Obtaining Your Consent to Collect Your Information:
We do not collect individually identifiable data on users from our website unless you choose to give it to us via an electronic mail message. When you do choose to give us your information, we keep it confidential.
There are a number of ways we collect your information on our website. You offer us your personal information when you: 1)make a general inquiry to the office via email on our Contact page or 2) request a listing of cottages specific to your vacation requirements by filling in our convenient online form
By using any of these services, you automatically consent to the collection and use of your personal information by Top of the Hill Retreat as described in this policy. Where required by law, an acknowledgement of that consent will be included in the form you are asked to complete. It is important to note that you may withdraw your consent at any time simply by emailing us. If you do not give consent, or you later withdraw it, you may not be able to receive certain services that rely on the collection and use of personal information.
IP Addresses:
When you visit our website, we collect some basic statistical information that does not identify you as an individual user. This includes the amount of traffic visiting the site, which pages are visited and for how long, which search engines the visitors are using to get to our site, and what ISP they are using. We use the information we collect to improve the quality of our web site, enhance or tailor the information we offer, and make your experience on our site as valuable and efficient as possible. None of this information is ever disclosed to third parties. It is kept strictly confidential.
Using Your Information Only for Disclosed Purpose:
Personal information gathered from our site (such as name, email, phone numbers, property information/needs, or any personal financial details) will only be used for the purpose intended. When you indicate that you wish to receive a product or service from Top of the Hill Retreat, or when you contact us, we only use the data needed for you to receive what you have indicated/requested. Your information is never shared with or sold to third parties unless you have given us implied or expressed consent to do so.
Security – Protecting Your Information:
HuronBeaches is serious about security. Each employee, sales representative or contract worker associated with this office who has access to personal client information has been trained to comply with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).Our office computer system uses a combination of software and hardware designed to protect against unauthorized entry and loss, theft, or misuse of personal information. Although we make every effort to protect personal information by using passwords on our network, no computer system is immune from hackers and others who might misuse information. We are, therefore, not responsible for any breach of security that is beyond our reasonable control.
Links to Other Web Sites:
This website contains hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than Top of the Hill Retreat. Please be aware that when you click on links that take you to third-party web sites, you will be subject to their respective privacy policy. While Top of the Hill Retreat supports the protection of privacy on the Internet, Top of the Hill Retreat cannot be responsible for the actions of third parties. We encourage you to read the posted privacy statement whenever interacting with any web site.
Modifications to Our Policy:
By using our web site, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in this policy. Top of the Hill Retreat reserves the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any such changes will be posted on this page. So that you are always aware of what information we collect and how we use it, we recommend that you review this page regularly.
Disclosure by Law:
Top of the Hill Retreat may disclose your personally identifiable information if required to do so by law or belief that such action is necessary to 1) conform to the requirements of the law or comply with governmental orders, court orders, or legal process served on Top of the Hill Retreat; 2) protect and defend the property or rights of Top of the Hill Retreat.
Questions? Need More Info?
For more information on the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), please see the act posted in its entirety on the Federal Privacy Commissioner’s website at http://www.priv.gc.ca/leg_c/index_e.cfm
