Privacy statement covers the site www.SpiritsoftheWestCoast.com.
If users have questions regarding this statement, please contact Walter Stolting Tel: 250.338.2120.
Information Collection and Use
.::Information Collection::.
Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery is the sole owner of the information collected on the Spirits of the West Coast.com website. We collect information from our users in several different areas of our website.
.::Newsletter Registration::.
In order to receive our online Newsletter, users must first complete the registration form. During registration users give contact information (name and email address). This information is used to deliver the Newsletter.
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::Log Files::.
Like most standard Web site servers we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Sharing
.::Legal Disclaimer::.
We may need to disclose personal information where it is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web site.
.::Business Transitions::.
In the event Spirits of the West Coast.com goes through a business transition users will be notified via a prominent notice on our Web site for 30 days prior to a change of ownership or control of their personal information. If as a result of the business transition, the users' personally identifiable information will be used differently from that stated at the time of collection they will be given choice consistent with our notification of changes section.
.::Choice/Opt-out::.
Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletter and promotional communications may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying to unsubscribe in the subject line in the email or email us at info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com call 250.338.2120 or
write to Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery 2926 Back Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 9G9 Canada.
.::Links::.
Our website contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by the website Spirits of the West Coast.com.
.::Surveys & Contests::.
From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. The requested information typically includes contact information (such as name and email address), and business information. Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site. Users' personally identifiable information is not shared with third parties.
.::Security::.
Our website takes every precaution to protect our users' information. When users submit sensitive information via the website, their information is protected both online and off-line.
All our employees are notified and/or reminded about the importance we place on privacy, and what they can do to ensure our users' information is protected. Finally, the servers that store personally identifiable information are in a secure environment
.::Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Personal Information::.
If a user's personally identifiable information changes or if a user no longer desires our service, we provide a way to correct, update or delete/deactivate users' personally identifiable information. This can usually be done by emailing info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com
.::Notification of Changes::.
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
If, however, we are going to use users' personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection we will notify users via email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at:
Phone: 250.338.2120
Email:
info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com
Postal Address: 2926 Back Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 9G9 Canada
