Privacy Policy
HODGINS On-Line Auction
Web Site Privacy Policy
Hodgins Auctioneers Inc. (“HODGINS”)
is committed to providing you with a Web site that respects
your privacy. This page summarizes the privacy policy
and practices of HODGINS in relation to its Web site.
1. INTERNET PRIVACY GENERALLY
Users of the Internet should be aware
that the computer systems that manage the web sites
they visit may capture, record and retain information
about the identity and the features of the computer
that they use and sometimes even about their own personal
identity and characteristics.
In accordance with the ethical principles
of Hodgins Auctioneers Inc., HODGINS believes that it
should inform the visitors of its Web site about the
features that it contains that may allow for the automatic
capturing, recording, use or retention of information:
(a) HODGINS may, from time to time,
employ software programs that monitor network traffic
and/or the security of its Web site. HODGINS makes no
attempt to link this information with the identity of
individuals visiting the HODGINS Web site unless an
attempt to damage the site or other security breach
has been detected.
(b) In order to serve you better,
HODGINS may utilize a “session cookie” to
track your access to various parts of HODGINS’
Web site. A "cookie" is a file that may be
placed on your hard drive without your knowledge by
a Web site to allow it to monitor your use of the site.
(c) The purpose of a “session
cookie” is to allow you to move more easily back
and forth through the various screens within HODGINS’
Web site. The key difference between a “session
cookie” and a “persistent cookie”
is that a “session cookie” only lasts for
the duration of your visit to the HODGINS web site while
a “persistent cookie” would continue to
last beyond your visit. HODGINS does not use “persistent
cookies”.
(d) If your session cookie option
is disabled, you will not be able to access or use the
secure services of HODGINS’ Web site. If you have
never disabled the session cookie option, it should
be enabled by default.
2. COLLECTION, USE AND HODGINS
DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
HODGINS has adopted the principles
contained in the Canadian Standards Association’s
Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information.
Why does
HODGINS collect personal information?
HODGINS primarily collects your personal information
for the purpose of facilitating the purchase and sale
of Equipment between the users of its Site. In order
to ensure users of the Site that the transactions of
purchase and sale that they enter into are valid and
binding, it is necessary to obtain certain personal
information from all users of the Site. HODGINS also
collect certain information to ensure that the integrity
of the Site and Services are maintained and protected.
If you are a customer (a registered
user, whether buyer or seller) of HODGINS, HODGINS primarily
collects your personal information for the purpose of:
• Facilitating the sale of Equipment
that you have posted to the Site and supplying payment
collection and distribution services;
• Registering you as a customer
of HODGINS and opening a customer account;
• Collecting fees relating to
the Equipment you buy or sell from other users of the
Site; and
• Other reasonable purposes
consistent with the business objectives of HODGINS.
HODGINS may also use your personal
information for other purposes to the extent authorized
or required by law.
How does
HODGINS collect personal information?
Generally, HODGINS (or its authorized representatives
or agents) will collect your personal information directly
from you.
Sometimes personal information is provided to HODGINS
by third parties relating to your ownership of property,
your interests in property, and your debts.
It is important to note that this
privacy statement is intended to supplement, and does
not replace, any express consents given to HODGINS in
connection with its collection, use and disclosure of
your personal information.
When does
HODGINS disclose personal information?
If you are a customer of HODGINS, HODGINS will only
disclose personal information provided by you in your
capacity as a customer:
• as required to facilitate
the purposes listed above;
• to employees who have a legitimate
reason for accessing it in connection with the purposes
listed above;
• to agents or affiliates of
HODGINS, to facilitate the purposes listed above;
• to a third party in connection
with a purchase or sale, as the case may be, of Equipment
that you have posted to the Site or successfully bid
on through the Site; or
• as required or permitted by
Law.
HODGINS does not otherwise disclose
personal information unless they have the consent of
the individual to whom the personal information relates.
Hodgins may however, on occasion rent, sell or trade
customer lists to other business associates.
Is there
a choice?
Individuals can deny or withdraw their consent to collection,
use and disclosure of their personal information by
HODGINS at any time upon reasonable notice, subject
to any legal or contractual requirements. However, if
consent is denied or withdrawn, HODGINS may not be able
to provide the products or services applied for or purchased
and your ability to use all of the features and Service
on the Site may be reduced or terminated.
How does
HODGINS protect the security of personal information?
HODGINS has in place reasonable policies, procedures
and safeguards (including physical, technological and
organizational measures) designed to protect the security
of personal information under its control.
3. CHANGES TO POLICY
Since privacy related issues or requirements
are subject to constant change, HODGINS reserves the
right to change this policy from time to time without
notice. HODGINS encourages you to review this policy
often.
4. CONTACT US
Questions or comments regarding this
policy may be directed to the Privacy Officer by e-mail
or by calling 1-800-667-2075 or by writing to:
Hodgins Online Auctions
Box 3310
Melfort, Saskatchewan S0E 1A0
Attention: Privacy Officer
If you are not satisfied with our
response to your privacy concern, you may wish to contact
the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Saskatchewan. |
