Privacy Policy

What you need to know

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Loadstone respects the privacy of our users and members and has developed this Privacy Policy to demonstrate its commitment to protecting your privacy. This policy is intended to describe for you, a user or member of Loadstone its website or its services, or otherwise provide us with information on how that information may be used, with whom it may be shared, and your choices about such uses and disclosures. You are encouraged to read this policy carefully when using our website. By using or agreeing to be on The Loadstone website, you are accepting the practices described in this policy. If there are any questions regarding this policy, refer to the end of the Policy for contact information. Information Loadstone collects. Loadstone collects personal information that can identify you or your business, such as names, business names, email addresses, and other information through our website, the information may be kept on servers located in Canada or other countries. Loadstone may collect and store personal information about you, or your business entered on our website or provided in some other manner. This includes information such as names, business names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, credit card numbers, and other personal information. We may also request other pertinent information. How Loadstone uses the information it collects. Loadstone may use the information collected to: Deliver the products and services requested. Manage your account and provide customer support. Communicate with you about products or services that may be of interest to you from us or provided by third parties. Enforce terms and conditions. Manage our business. Financial Information Loadstone will only use your financial information or payment method to process payments for purchases of goods or services made on our website. Personal Information Loadstone shares personal information with specific Partners. Any information posted on The Loadstone website will be agreed upon before posting, and in instances where that is not possible, it will be removed at your request. Third-Party Websites There are several places on Loadstone’s website where you may click on a link to access other websites that do not operate under this Privacy Policy. For example, if you click on an advertisement or a search result on Loadstone’s website, you may be taken to a website that Loadstone does not control. These third-party websites may independently solicit and collect information, including personal information. How to Access Your Information To determine what information, Loadstone has on you and/or your business, email Loadstone at info@loadstone.ca and request to see what information is being kept. You can choose to restrict or remove any information from public view on Loadstone’s website, but this may affect the service you receive. At any point in time, you may opt out of receiving emails or newsletters from us. It may take several days for this request to be processed. How Loadstone Protects Your Personal Information The Chamber takes appropriate security measures (including physical, electronic, and procedural) to help safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access. For example, only authorized employees are permitted access to personal information and may do so only for permitted business functions. Loadstone will adhere to all applicable sections of The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any amendments or subsequent government legislation. For more information https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/. Changes to the Policy Loadstone will occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices and services. Loadstone recommends that you check our website from time to time to keep yourself informed of these changes. How to Reach Loadstone If there are any questions about this Privacy Policy or the information-handling practices, or if you would like to request information about the disclosure of personal information; please contact Loadstone by email at info@loadstone.ca