Privacy Policy

Customer Personal Information Protection Policy

This Personal Information Protection Policy applies to Datagirl.ca and its affiliated or related entities and to any service providers collecting, using or disclosing personal information on behalf of Datagirl.ca.

Datagirl.ca respects the privacy of its customers and is committed to protecting customer privacy through responsible personal information management practices to ensure compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

Definitions:

Customers: Are customers that engage Datagirl.ca for database contact management, referral marketing, and communications;

Individuals: Are individuals who become members of Professional Connections network, or are individuals Datagirl.ca contacts who wish to receive further information regarding our customer’s services, and offerings.

Personal information is defined as information about an identifiable individual, such as a name, personal email address or a personal telephone number.

This Personal Information Protection Policy outlines the principles and practices Datagirl.ca follows in protecting customers’ personal information. Our privacy commitment includes ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of our customers’ personal information and allows our customers access to and correction of their personal information.

Consent, Collection, Use & Disclosure:

Datagirl.ca collects personal information from its customers and other individuals with whom it carries on business in order to maintain an effective business relationship. We will only collect the personal information necessary to complete the stated purpose. For instance, Datagirl.ca may collect a customer’s name, address, and telephone number to contact the customer about promotional events or services, to send marketing and newsletter information.

Generally, personal information is collected directly from the customer, however, we may also receive your personal information from a third party, such as a business or other professional service, or when you have provided consent to a third party. Datagirl.ca does not sell personal information to third parties.

Unless you voluntarily provide your personal information for an obvious purpose, Datagirl.ca will tell you why your personal information is being collected. It will only be used for this or a consistent purpose by Datagirl.ca or an organization working on our behalf, unless you consent to another purpose or as required by law.

Consent can be given orally, in writing, or electronically. It may be implicit, as in a credit card transaction, or explicit, as when given to a Datagirl.ca staff member. Customers can withhold or withdraw their consent for Datagirl.ca to use their personal information in certain ways and we will tell you if this restricts our ability to provide a particular service or product. Consent cannot be withdrawn if withdrawal would frustrate a legal obligation.

Your personal information may be collected, used or disclosed to Datagirl.ca without your consent only as determined by the Personal Information Protection Act or by law. For instance, where you have provided your personal information to a Datagirl.ca customer, for the purposes of updating our customer’s referral marketing programs.

Datagirl.ca may periodically review and analyze customer use of Datagirl.ca services and products to better understand customer needs and preferences to develop, enhance, and market products and services.

Access, Correction & Retention:

Customers may access their personal information, subject to the exceptions listed in the Personal Information Protection Act, or request a factual correction of their personal information. The request must be in writing and contain sufficient detail to enable Datagirl.ca to identify you with certainty and identify your personal information to make the correction. A minimal fee may be charged for providing access to personal information and we will inform you of any applicable fee when your request is received. Generally, a response will be provided within 30 business days, however, if a longer time is needed, we will provide you with a written notice stating the reasons for the extension.

In order to provide a personalized service, Datagirl.ca retains the personal information you provide. The next time you call, you will be asked to provide sufficient personal information to confirm your on-line identity so your request can be handled quickly and efficiently. The information you provide to us will be kept at least one year and will be destroyed when it is no longer necessary to retain the information for legal or business purposes.

Security:

Datagirl.ca has physical and technological security safeguards and procedures in place to protect your personal information from unauthorized access. Security measures include locked filing cabinets, restricted access, use of user ID’s and passwords, and firewalls. Paper documents containing personal information are shredded.

Contact:

Please contact us if you have questions about the personal information in our custody, how it is being used or to whom it may have been disclosed; if you have any concerns about the accuracy or completeness of your personal information; if you have any complaints about the management of your personal information; or if you would like to withdraw your consent to receive information or participate in a program. Write to the:

Datagirl.ca
3B-1218 Langley Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1W2
(250) 590-6910

About Privacy on the Web:

When you browse through www.Datagirl.ca, you do so anonymously. Datagirl.ca does not collect personally identifiable information unless you provide it to us.

Our Web server automatically collects a limited amount of non-personal information essential for the operation and security of www.Datagirl.ca. This includes Internet Protocol (IP) address, domain name, type of computer, operating system, browser type, pages viewed and content downloaded. This information is not linked to you as an individual user. Rather, it is recorded as general statistical information, which may be used by Datagirl.ca to monitor use of the Web Site, improve the Web Site, and generally enable us to provide you with the best possible Web experience.

If you have a reservation query, please email us at Debbie@datagirl.ca

Random Testimonial

  • ~ Keith Jaques, Independent Agency Leader, Foundation Capital Corporation

    "For the past 2 years I have been seeking a professional individual to provide data base management and client support including phone calls to current and potential clients. I have struggled to find someone I can count on to do the job with enthusiasm and the high professional standard my team upholds. Building strong relationships in today's fast paced world is a necessity in long term business strategies. Debbie Hartz from Data Girl "wowed" me with her confidence and professional approach to my business. From the moment I met her, I knew she was the perfect fit. I am extremely pleased with the way Debbie handles my clients as though they were her own. A number of my clients have commented on her friendly approach, her professionalism and her ability to carry a conversation and not just "sell" them. She invites them in! Debbie cares and it shows. My seminars are well attended, my clients are pleased and my overall sales are up due to the efforts of phone calls and relationship building by Debbie. Debbie thanks for increasing the quality in my business and all you continue to do for us."

  • Read more testimonials »