Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. The Wheaton Group is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, security and accuracy of your personal information. This privacy policy (the "Privacy Policy") describes the information the Wheaton Group collects, how we use it and to whom that information may be disclosed. This Privacy Policy applies only to personal information that is collected, used or disclosed while using this website and does not, nor is it intended to, modify, supersede or otherwise replace any privacy policies applicable to other sites owned or operated by the Wheaton Group. As used herein, “Wheaton Group” or “we” refers both collectively and individually to Don Wheaton Ltd. and each of its affiliates, and subsidiaries.
What is personal information? For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, "personal information" means information about an identifiable individual. This does not include the name, title, business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization, when used for business communications.
What personal information do we collect? The personal information we collect will be limited to any information shared by you or collected from you when using our online submission form, such as a first or last name, home address, telephone number, personal email, or any other personal information which you choose to share with us.
Why do we collect personal information? We collect personal information: (i) to better understand your needs and preferences; (ii) to respond to any questions, concerns or feedback submitted by you; (iii) as permitted by, and to comply with, any legal or regulatory requirements or provisions; and (vi) for any other purpose to which you consent. When we collect, use or disclose personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate and complete.
Who will personal information be shared with? We do not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as permitted by law. Personal information collected by us may be shared only with our employees, contractors, consultants and other parties (including other members of the Wheaton Group) who require such information to assist us with establishing, maintaining and managing our relationship with you, or with third parties with whom you consent to have your information shared.
Safeguarding your information: We strive to protect personal information using methods that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. Therefore, we have made arrangements to secure against the unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification, disposal or destruction of personal information. However, no data transmitted over the Internet is 100% secure. As a result, the Wheaton Group does not represent, warrant or guarantee that personal information will be protected against loss, misuse, interception or alteration and does not accept any liability for personal information submitted to us via the Internet, nor for your or any third parties’ use or misuse of personal information.
Cookies policy: We may use Cookies to collect information about your use of our website. Cookies are a browser feature that collects information about the use of our website. This information includes the website from which the visitor came, pages viewed by the visitor, and the number and duration of visits.
Consent: BY VOLUNTARILY SUBMITTING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THE WHEATON GROUP, YOU AGREE THAT WE MAY COLLECT, USE AND DISCLOSE SUCH PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND AS PERMITTED OR REQUIRED BY LAW. You may refuse or withdraw your consent to certain of the identified purposes at any time by submitting a request through this website. If you refuse or withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide you or continue to provide you with certain services or information which may be of value to you. If you provide the Wheaton Group with personal information of another individual, you represent that you have all necessary authority and/or have obtained all necessary consents from such person to enable us to collect, use and disclose such personal information for the purposes set forth in this Privacy Policy.
Accessing and amending information: You retain certain rights to access, verify, and amend personal information held by us. To submit a request for access to or correction of personal information, please contact us by using the submission tool on this website.
Further information: If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us by using the submission tool on this website. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner at:
410, 9925 - 109th Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8 Telephone: (780) 422-6860 or 1-888-878-4044 Fax: (780) 422-5682 Email: generalinfo@oipc.ab.ca Website: http://www.oipc.ab.caWe reserve the right to modify or supplement this Privacy Policy at any time without providing notice to you.