Privacy Policy

madeincanadaBIZ is committed to respect the personal privacy of individuals. We take the issue of privacy seriously because we know that our users care about how information about them is used. This page summarizes our privacy policy and demonstrates our firm and continuing commitment to the privacy of personal information provided by those visiting and interacting with madeincanadaBIZ and disclose the information gathering and dissemination practices for this Web site. By visiting www.madeincanadabiz.com, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy.

In addition to our own longstanding privacy policies, madeincanadaBIZ is also is required to ensure that the personal information that we collect, use and disclose is processed in accordance with the applicable law, including, without limitation, the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (300k PDF file) and similar provincial legislation.

Table of Contents

• Limitation of Liability
• Usage Statistics
• Collected Information
• User Information
• Automatic Information
• Access to User Information
• Children
• Security
• Links
• Cookies
• Browser Settings to Detect and Reject Cookies
• SPAM
• Confidentiality
• Questions, Comments and Complaints
• Acquisition or Changes in Ownership of madeincanadaBIZ
• Terms of Use, Notices and Changes to Privacy Policy

Limitation of Liability

madeincanadaBIZ's privacy policy is limited to madeincanadaBIZ's own Web site at www.madeincanadabiz.com and madeincanadaBIZ is in no way responsible for the privacy practices or content of linked Web sites. Each of the linked Web sites are fully independent of each other and maintain separate access, domain names and log files.

Usage Statistics

Information about user visits are logged. users IP addresses are never referenced to personally identifiable information. Usage statistics are gathered in a non-intrusive manner. The log files are private documents and are primarily used by the server administrator for error notification, server administration and to monitor Web site performance. At times portions of the log files may be viewed by others for the purpose of server administration, security or when required by law.

Collected Information

The information we collect from our users will help us to personalize and to continually improve the online experience at madeincanadabiz.com. We do not store sensitive information about users such as social security numbers or knowingly collect information from minors. madeincanadaBIZ will never sell, distribute, barter, or transfer any personally identifiable information obtained from a user to a third party except when required by law. In this regard we gather the following information:

User Information: We receive and store any information users enter on our Web site or give us in any other way. Click here to see examples of what information we collect. users can choose not to provide certain information, but then they might not be able to take advantage of many of our features. We use the information that users provide for such purposes as responding and fulfilling to their requests, improving our Web site and communicating with the users.

Automatic Information: madeincanadaBIZ receives and stores certain types of information whenever users interact with our Web site. Like many other Web sites, we use "cookies," and we obtain certain types of information when our users Web browser accesses madeincanadabiz.com. Click here to see examples of the information we receive. A number of companies offer utilities designed to help visit Web sites anonymously. Although we will not be able to provide a user with a personalized experience at madeincanadabiz.com, we want users to be aware that these tools exist.

Information From Other Sources: madeincanadaBIZ receives and stores certain types of information whenever users interact with affiliated businesses. We use these information to update delivery and address information; to correct our records or account information.

madeincanadaBIZ does not currently support or allow the use of its system to be used in such a way as to collect sensitive personal data of consumers consisting of information as to:

• the racial or ethnic origin of our users
• their political opinions
• their religious beliefs or other beliefs of a similar nature
• their physical or mental health or condition
• their sexual life
• the commission or alleged commission by them of any offense
• any proceedings for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by them
• the disposal of such proceedings or the sentence of any court in such proceedings

User Information

Users may provide most such information when they search, post, participate in a contest or questionnaire, or communicate with us. For example, users provide information when they search for a product; communicate with us by phone, e-mail or otherwise; complete a questionnaire or a contest entry form. As a result of those actions, users might supply us with such information as their name, address and phone numbers; content of reviews and e-mails to us; personal description and photographs.

Automatic Information

Examples of the information we collect and analyze include the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect the user's computer to the Internet; login; e-mail address; password; computer and connection information such as browser type and version, operating system, and platform; purchase history; the full Uniform Resource Locator (URL) clickstream to, through, and from our Web site, including date and time; cookie number; products users viewed or searched for; and the phone number you used to call us. During some visits we may use software tools such as JavaScript to measure and collect session information, including page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs) and methods used to browse away from the page.

Access to User Information

madeincanadaBIZ gives access to a broad range of information about a user account and a user's interactions with madeincanadaBIZ for the limited purpose of viewing and - in certain cases - updating that information. Examples of information users can access easily at madeincanadabiz.com include up-to-date information regarding personally identifiable information (including name, e-mail, password or communications preferences) or e-mail notification settings for e-newsletters.

Children

madeincanadaBIZ is not intended for use by children. If a user is under 18, he or she may use madeincanadaBIZ only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

Security

madeincanadaBIZ actively invests in maintaining security levels appropriate for the protection of digital assets to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system. We fulfill our security responsibilities through regular remote back-ups, updating security patches promptly and periodic reviews of our security systems and procedures. Access to user information is available only to authorized employees of madeincanadaBIZ.

Links

In some cases the madeincanadaBIZ Web site will link to the Web sites of other companies, but we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those Web sites. We recommend that users review the privacy policies of these sites and determine if that site protects users privacy in a responsible manner and to users' satisfaction.

Cookies

Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that we transfer to our users computer hard drives through their Web browser to enable our systems to recognize the user to provide personalized features such as storage of items in Galleries between visits. Cookies allow the user to take full advantage of some of madeincanadaBIZ' best features therefore, we recommend to leave them turned on. In some cases per-session cookies will be used to extend the functionality of our Web site. Per-session cookies store information within a session (or visit to our Web site). During the visit to our site the user's browser exchanges information with our Web server. Per-session cookies facilitate this exchange by reminding the server which computer is making the request. Unlike persistent cookies, which are stored on users hard drives for a length of time set by the Web site, per-session cookies are cached (stored in memory) while visiting the Web site and are deleted from the cache when the user leaves our Web site. Per-session cookies are stored in memory and are only available during an active session, in other words, while users are visiting our site. Per-session cookies do not permanently record data and are not stored on the user's computer hard drive. Per-session cookies do not give the Web site access to anything else on the user's system, including any private information about the user. Cookies issued from our Web site will only be used by our Web site and we do not use cookies issued by other Web sites.

Here is the list of information that we are collecting:

• The name of user's Internet service provider and its IP address
• The name of user's service provider's server (madeincanadaBIZ makes no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site)
• The length of each visit
• The number of requests per visit
• Type of operating system (Windows, Macintosh, Unix, etc.)
• Browser type (Netscape, Internet Explorer, etc.)

We do not link this information with any of the information voluntarily provided by the user when they visit our site.

Browser Settings to Detect and Reject Cookies

Using Internet Explorer 6 or higher on a PC:

Using Internet Explorer 5.1 or higher on a Mac:

• Choose the "Edit" menu entry, then "Preferences"
• Select the "Receiving Files" tab than "Cookies" and choose how to handle cookies
• Either choose to accept cookies from all sites, refuse to accept any or be prompted whenever a site wants to send a cookie

Using Netscape Navigator 7 or higher on a PC:

• Choose the "Edit" menu entry, then "Preferences"
• Select the category "Privacy & Security", than "Cookies" and choose how to handle cookies
• Either choose to accept cookies from all sites, refuse to accept any or be prompted whenever a site wants to send a cookie

Using Netscape Navigator 7 or higher on a Mac:

• Choose the "Edit" menu entry, then "Preferences"
• Select the category "Privacy & Security", than "Cookies" and choose how to handle cookies
• Either choose to accept cookies from all sites, refuse to accept any or be prompted whenever a site wants to send a cookie

SPAM

The transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (spam) is expressly forbidden through our system. We define Spam as the following:

Any e-mail message that is sent to a recipient who had previously signed-up to receive newsletters, product information or any other type of bulk e-mail but later opted-out by indicating to the sender that they did not want to receive additional e-mail;

Any e-mail message that is sent to recipients that have had no prior association with the organization or did not agree to be e-mailed by the organization;

Any e-mail message that is sent to a recipient without a way for a person to opt-out or request that future mailings not be sent to them;

Any e-mail message that does not have a valid e-mail address in the reply-to line;

An e-mail message is NOT spam if the recipient in anyway requested e-mail be sent to them from the sender or the sender's organization;

Anytime an organization sends a bulk e-mail message to one of its users it is NOT spam provided that the organization offers a way for the user to opt-out of future mailings and that the user did not previously opt-out;

An e-mail message is NOT spam when sent to recipients who agreed to receive information or promotions from a partner organization (as long as there is a clear opt-out option);

If a user has received e-mail from our server that they feel constitutes spam please advise us by forwarding the message to info@madeincanadabiz.com. We will review the message and take the appropriate course of action.

Confidentiality

Information about our users is an important part of our business. We are not in the business of selling it to others. We share user information only as described below with affiliates of madeincanadaBIZ that either are subject to this privacy policy or follow practices at least as protective as those described in this privacy policy.

Affiliated Businesses: We work closely with our affiliated businesses. We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include fulfilling orders, delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mail, removing repetitive information from user lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, providing search results and links (including paid listings and links), and providing user service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.

Protection of madeincanadaBIZ and Others: We release account and other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law; enforce or apply our Conditions of Use and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of madeincanadaBIZ, our users or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection. Obviously, however, this does not include selling, renting, sharing, or otherwise disclosing personally identifiable information from users for commercial purposes in violation of the commitments set forth in this privacy policy.

With Your Consent: Other than as set out above, our users will receive notice when information about them might go to third parties, and they will have an opportunity to choose not to share the information.

Questions, Comments and Complaints

Users concerned about their privacy protection should contact us by sending a written request. Users are required to provide enough detail to allow us to identify the information they want; for example, include dates, account numbers or the names or positions of people dealt with at madeincanadaBIZ. We will provide the information requested within a reasonable time and at minimal or no cost. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

madeincanadaBIZ Inc.
102-200 South Syndicate Ave
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1C9

Acquisition or Changes in Ownership of madeincanadaBIZ

In the event that madeincanadaBIZ (or a substantial portion of its assets) is acquired, user information would be considered part of those assets, and may be part of those assets that are transferred.

Terms of Use, Notices and Changes to Privacy Policy

If users choose to visit madeincanadabiz.com, their visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this privacy policy , including limitations on damages, arbitration of disputes, and application of the law of the province of Ontario. If you have any concern about privacy at madeincanadaBIZ, please send us a thorough description to info@madeincanadabiz.com and we will try to resolve the issue.

Our business changes constantly, and our privacy policy will change also. We may e-mail periodic reminders of our policies and conditions, unless users have instructed us not to, but users should check our Web site frequently to see recent changes. Unless stated otherwise, our current privacy policy applies to all information that we have about our users and their accounts. We stand behind the promises we make, however, and will never materially change our policies and practices to make them less protective of user information collected in the past without the consent of affected users. If this privacy policy changes in the future, we will not use the personal information users have submitted to us under this privacy policy in a manner that is materially inconsistent with this privacy policy, without prior consent.

Last updated: August 10, 2005