Canadian Energy Insight Inc.
(“Canadian Energy Insight” or “we” or “us” or “our”)
Privacy Policy
(the “Privacy Policy”)
Introduction
Canadian Energy Insight is committed to respecting your online privacy, and recognize your need for appropriate protection and management of any personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) you share with us. Personal Information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, a first and last name, a home or other physical address, an email address or other contact information, whether at work or at home, date of birth, citizenship, financial records, social insurance number, credit history and telephone number.
If you choose to provide us with your Personal Information on the Site, we may transfer that Personal Information to Canadian Energy Insight third-party service providers, but only to provide services on the Site. The services provided by our third-party service providers may include fulfilling orders, providing customer service and marketing assistance, performing business and sales analysis, supporting our website functionality, and supporting contests, surveys and other features offered through the Site. [Canadian Energy Insight has legal agreements with such third party providers to ensure the proper handling and protection of Personal Information.]
Canadian Energy Insight strives to comply with all applicable laws around the globe that are designed to protect your privacy. Although legal requirements may vary from country to country, Canadian Energy Insight intends to use its best efforts in adhering to the principles set forth in this Privacy Policy. Our goal is to provide protection for your Personal Information no matter where that Personal Information is collected, transferred, or retained.
We may disclose your Personal Information or any information you submitted via the Site and its services if we have a good faith belief that disclosure of such information is helpful or reasonably necessary to:
i. comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request;
ii. enforce our terms of use including investigations of potential violations thereof;
iii. detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud or security issues; or
iv. protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Canadian Energy Insight, its users, yourself or the public.
Location of Personal Information
Personal Information in our possession is exclusively stored in electronic format in the offices of Canadian Energy Insight or on Weebly secure servers. Weebly is a San Francisco-based, global platform that lets people easily create a unique website, blog or online store. Personal Information stored with Weebly is always encrypted both at rest and in transit using technology such as the ‘secure sockets layer’. Weebly data centers have multiple layers of operational and physical security to ensure the integrity and safety of data.
Protecting Personal Information
Policies, procedures, guidelines, and safeguards have been put in place at Canadian Energy Insight to ensure Personal Information is protected in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act. Security measures including passwords and restricted access to our offices and records have been put in place to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, theft or misuse. Only the employees that need to access users’ Personal Information to fulfill their duties are provided with access on a “need to know” basis.
Each Canadian Energy Insight employee with access to a user’s Personal Information is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of all Personal Information to which they have access. As a condition of employment, every employee must sign a code of conduct, which includes comprehensive provisions ensuring the protection of Personal Information.
Any Personal Information collected from users will be used for the purposes identified at the time of collection and will be retained for as long as is necessary to fulfill the service or as required by law.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Web Cookies – A web cookie (“Web Cookie”) is a string of information that a website stores on a user’s computer, and that the user’s browser provides to the website each time the user submits a query to the site. We use Web Cookies to track the pages that users visit during each Site session, both to help us improve users’ experiences and to help us understand how the Site is being used. As with other non-Personal Information gathered from users of the Site, we analyze and disclose in aggregated form information gathered using Web Cookies, so as to help us, our partners and others better understand how the Site is being used. We do not attempt to link information gathered using Web Cookies to Personal Information. Users who do not wish to have Web Cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse Web Cookies before accessing the site, with the understanding that certain features of the site may not function properly without the aid of Web Cookies. Users who refuse Web Cookies assume all responsibility for any resulting loss of functionality.
Tracking Pixels – We also collect non-personally identifiable information through the use of tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a transparent graphic image (usually 1 pixel x 1 pixel) that is placed on a web page and, in combination with a cookie, allows for the collection of information regarding the use of the Site. We use tracking pixels to show advertisements to you across the Internet, specifically on the content network provided by Google Inc. (Google Content Network). As always we respect your privacy and are not collecting any identifiable information through the use of Google Inc.’s or any other third party’s remarketing system. We may also use tracking pixels and uniform resource locators when sending emails to help us measure open rates for e-mails and link clicks. This tracking information is used internally only to help us provide relevant content and is never shared with any third parties.
Third Party Advertisers – We use third-party advertising companies to serve advertisements when you visit the Site as well as advertising features used by the analytics tool provided by Google Inc. These companies may use information (not including any Personal Information) about your visits to the Site and other websites that are contained in the Web Cookies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. The use of these technologies by these third party advertisement servers is subject to their own privacy policies and is not covered by our Privacy Policy. Using a tool created by the Network Advertising Initiative, you can opt out of several third party advertisement servers’ and networks’ Web Cookies simultaneously. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, please follow the following link http://networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.
We allow advertisers to choose the characteristics of users who will see their advertisements and we may use any of the non-Personal Information attributes we have collected (including information you may have decided not to show to other users, such as your birth year or other sensitive non-Personal Information or preferences) to select the appropriate audience for those advertisements. Under no circumstances do we identify you to any advertiser.
Notice
We may at a later time choose to make certain offers or services available to our users from third parties. If we do, during the registration process and at certain points thereafter in connection with specific offers we may ask you whether your Personal Information may be sent to third parties who have products, services and opportunities which may be useful to you. If you give your permission to allow third parties to contact you, your Personal Information (such as your contact information and other information collected during your visit to the Site) may be shared with data aggregators, marketers (possibly in the form of list rental), and other organizations. Canadian Energy Insight does not intend to transfer Personal Information without your consent to third parties who are not bound to act on Canadian Energy Insight’s behalf unless such transfer is legally required. Regardless of your decision regarding the sharing of your Personal Information, we may share broad aggregate demographic data and related usage information with our business partners. This aggregate information does not contain any Personal Information that could identify an individual user.
Security
We have implemented suitable security policies, rules and technical measures to protect and safeguard the Personal Information under our control from unauthorized access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification, unlawful destruction or accidental loss.
Links to Other Sites
The Site contains links to other sites. Other sites may also reference or link to the Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other sites.
Commitment
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Protecting your privacy online is an evolving area, and Canadian Energy Insight is constantly evolving to meet these demands. While we cannot guarantee privacy to perfection, we will address any issue to the best of our abilities as soon as possible.
Your Consent
By using this Site, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy and to Canadian Energy Insight’s processing of Personal Information for the purposes given above. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions from this Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to these terms means you accept these changes.
Canadian Energy Insight is committed to respecting your online privacy, and recognize your need for appropriate protection and management of any personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) you share with us. Personal Information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, a first and last name, a home or other physical address, an email address or other contact information, whether at work or at home, date of birth, citizenship, financial records, social insurance number, credit history and telephone number.
If you choose to provide us with your Personal Information on the Site, we may transfer that Personal Information to Canadian Energy Insight third-party service providers, but only to provide services on the Site. The services provided by our third-party service providers may include fulfilling orders, providing customer service and marketing assistance, performing business and sales analysis, supporting our website functionality, and supporting contests, surveys and other features offered through the Site. [Canadian Energy Insight has legal agreements with such third party providers to ensure the proper handling and protection of Personal Information.]
Canadian Energy Insight strives to comply with all applicable laws around the globe that are designed to protect your privacy. Although legal requirements may vary from country to country, Canadian Energy Insight intends to use its best efforts in adhering to the principles set forth in this Privacy Policy. Our goal is to provide protection for your Personal Information no matter where that Personal Information is collected, transferred, or retained.
We may disclose your Personal Information or any information you submitted via the Site and its services if we have a good faith belief that disclosure of such information is helpful or reasonably necessary to:
i. comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request;
ii. enforce our terms of use including investigations of potential violations thereof;
iii. detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud or security issues; or
iv. protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Canadian Energy Insight, its users, yourself or the public.
Location of Personal Information
Personal Information in our possession is exclusively stored in electronic format in the offices of Canadian Energy Insight or on Weebly secure servers. Weebly is a San Francisco-based, global platform that lets people easily create a unique website, blog or online store. Personal Information stored with Weebly is always encrypted both at rest and in transit using technology such as the ‘secure sockets layer’. Weebly data centers have multiple layers of operational and physical security to ensure the integrity and safety of data.
Protecting Personal Information
Policies, procedures, guidelines, and safeguards have been put in place at Canadian Energy Insight to ensure Personal Information is protected in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act. Security measures including passwords and restricted access to our offices and records have been put in place to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, theft or misuse. Only the employees that need to access users’ Personal Information to fulfill their duties are provided with access on a “need to know” basis.
Each Canadian Energy Insight employee with access to a user’s Personal Information is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of all Personal Information to which they have access. As a condition of employment, every employee must sign a code of conduct, which includes comprehensive provisions ensuring the protection of Personal Information.
Any Personal Information collected from users will be used for the purposes identified at the time of collection and will be retained for as long as is necessary to fulfill the service or as required by law.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Web Cookies – A web cookie (“Web Cookie”) is a string of information that a website stores on a user’s computer, and that the user’s browser provides to the website each time the user submits a query to the site. We use Web Cookies to track the pages that users visit during each Site session, both to help us improve users’ experiences and to help us understand how the Site is being used. As with other non-Personal Information gathered from users of the Site, we analyze and disclose in aggregated form information gathered using Web Cookies, so as to help us, our partners and others better understand how the Site is being used. We do not attempt to link information gathered using Web Cookies to Personal Information. Users who do not wish to have Web Cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse Web Cookies before accessing the site, with the understanding that certain features of the site may not function properly without the aid of Web Cookies. Users who refuse Web Cookies assume all responsibility for any resulting loss of functionality.
Tracking Pixels – We also collect non-personally identifiable information through the use of tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a transparent graphic image (usually 1 pixel x 1 pixel) that is placed on a web page and, in combination with a cookie, allows for the collection of information regarding the use of the Site. We use tracking pixels to show advertisements to you across the Internet, specifically on the content network provided by Google Inc. (Google Content Network). As always we respect your privacy and are not collecting any identifiable information through the use of Google Inc.’s or any other third party’s remarketing system. We may also use tracking pixels and uniform resource locators when sending emails to help us measure open rates for e-mails and link clicks. This tracking information is used internally only to help us provide relevant content and is never shared with any third parties.
Third Party Advertisers – We use third-party advertising companies to serve advertisements when you visit the Site as well as advertising features used by the analytics tool provided by Google Inc. These companies may use information (not including any Personal Information) about your visits to the Site and other websites that are contained in the Web Cookies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. The use of these technologies by these third party advertisement servers is subject to their own privacy policies and is not covered by our Privacy Policy. Using a tool created by the Network Advertising Initiative, you can opt out of several third party advertisement servers’ and networks’ Web Cookies simultaneously. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, please follow the following link http://networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.
We allow advertisers to choose the characteristics of users who will see their advertisements and we may use any of the non-Personal Information attributes we have collected (including information you may have decided not to show to other users, such as your birth year or other sensitive non-Personal Information or preferences) to select the appropriate audience for those advertisements. Under no circumstances do we identify you to any advertiser.
Notice
We may at a later time choose to make certain offers or services available to our users from third parties. If we do, during the registration process and at certain points thereafter in connection with specific offers we may ask you whether your Personal Information may be sent to third parties who have products, services and opportunities which may be useful to you. If you give your permission to allow third parties to contact you, your Personal Information (such as your contact information and other information collected during your visit to the Site) may be shared with data aggregators, marketers (possibly in the form of list rental), and other organizations. Canadian Energy Insight does not intend to transfer Personal Information without your consent to third parties who are not bound to act on Canadian Energy Insight’s behalf unless such transfer is legally required. Regardless of your decision regarding the sharing of your Personal Information, we may share broad aggregate demographic data and related usage information with our business partners. This aggregate information does not contain any Personal Information that could identify an individual user.
Security
We have implemented suitable security policies, rules and technical measures to protect and safeguard the Personal Information under our control from unauthorized access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification, unlawful destruction or accidental loss.
Links to Other Sites
The Site contains links to other sites. Other sites may also reference or link to the Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other sites.
Commitment
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Protecting your privacy online is an evolving area, and Canadian Energy Insight is constantly evolving to meet these demands. While we cannot guarantee privacy to perfection, we will address any issue to the best of our abilities as soon as possible.
Your Consent
By using this Site, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy and to Canadian Energy Insight’s processing of Personal Information for the purposes given above. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions from this Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to these terms means you accept these changes.