OUR
PRIVACY POLICY
Internet Privacy Statement - AutoGroup IMDA AutoGroup IMDA considers the privacy of its members to be of utmost importance and works to protect that privacy. AG IMDA wishes to build trust and confidence in visitors to our web site by promoting the principles of disclosure and informed consent. AG IMDA uses the following information and privacy practices in the administration of its site:
Information this Site Gathers/Tracks
Members and non-members can visit the AG IMDA web site anonymously. However, members wishing to access member-only information, products, or services are required to register.
Use of Cookies
When you register at the AG IMDA web site to access member only information, products, or services, a cookie that holds your registration id is stored on the computer that you are using (the password is not stored in the cookie). A cookie is a small amount of information that a web site copies onto the hard drive of the computer. This cookie is provided for your convenience, so that the AG IMDA web site can give you automatic access to member only services without asking for your id and password again.
This site also uses "session cookies": cookies that are stored in your computer's memory until you shut down your browser or your computer. These cookies are used to help make your visit to AG IMDA's web site more personal.
Use of the Information this Site Gathers/Tracks
AG IMDA uses the information it gathers to analyze use of our web site, in order to plan site enhancements and measure overall site effectiveness. We register members so they can access member-only information, products, and services. We never sell or redistribute personal information.
Deleting or Deactivation of a Member Registration on the AG IMDA Web Site
If a member wishes to be removed from our site's database, he or she can contact our Office by email and ask to have his or her information removed.
Links to Third Party Sites
The AG IMDA web site contains links to third party web sites. The linked sites are not under the control of AG IMDA and we are not responsible for the contents and activities of any linked site or any link contained in the linked site. Please be aware that AG IMDA is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site to read the privacy statements of these third party sites. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.
Trademark notices
The AG IMDA name and logo displayed throughout this Web site and all related products and service names are the trade-marks, service marks or registered trade-marks of AutoGroup (1978) Inc. ("AG").
The AG IMDA name and logo and all related product and service names, design marks and slogans are the trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of the AG IMDA. Reproduction of any of these marks without the express written consent of AG IMDA is strictly prohibited.
Design and image notices
The design of this site remains the intellectual property of AG IMDA. Reproduction of the design or any images used herein is strictly prohibited. Policy Concerning Protecting
Your Personal Information
AutoGroup (1978) Inc. is a membership organization where
the action of every individual promotes quality, service
and protection for the members' peace of mind.
In accordance with the AutoGroup (1978) Inc. Mission
statement, AG is committed to protecting your privacy
by protecting personal and company information you provide
to AG with utmost care. AG's Privacy Policy complies
with all governing privacy legislation. How Your Company and Personal
Information Is Used (Member Application)
AG uses your company and any personal information to
establish and maintain your membership, to communicate
with you, to deliver the services and products you have
requested, to provide you with responsible and reliable
value-added advice, to offer additional products and
services AG believes may be of benefit and interest
to you and to advise you of other benefits of AG membership.
AG will not use or disclose company and personal information
for purposes other than those, for which the information
was collected, except with your consent or as required
by law. AG will retain personal information only for
as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for
collecting such information. Company and personal information
may be shared with the AutoGroup approved supplier(s)
/ partner (e.g. Uni-Select) to establish credit and
to guarantee payment to suppliers. Personal Information
Personal information is information about an identifiable
individual. Personal information can include your name,
address, telephone number (home and business), email
address, date of birth, place of employment, and the
nature, frequency and type of AG membership used by
you. The amount and nature of the personal information
AG may require will depend on the nature of
the products or services you request. Additional appropriate
personal information may be collected to provide you
with the particular service or product you have requested.
The choice to provide personal information is always
yours, but may affect the availability and quality of
the products and services provided by AG.
Why AutoGroup (1978) Inc. Collects
Personal and Company Information
AG is committed to providing an extensive and superior
range of products and services to AG members. AG collects
your personal and company information so that AG may
maintain your membership, provides you with the products
and services you have requested and provide you with
the other benefits of membership. Your personal and
company information is used to understand your needs
and preferences, determine whether AG products and services
meet your needs, and develop or improve products and
services. AG presently offers and informs you about
AG products and services, or those of AG supplier/partners
that AG believes may be of interest to you.
Your Personal and Company Information
Is Used for Proper Purposes Only
AG will safeguard your personal and company information
and use it only for the purposes that it was collected
or as permitted under applicable laws. AG will not sell,
rent or give away your personal and company information.
AG does contract with certain supplier / partners approved
by AG and all suppliers are bound by strict contractual
obligations designed to protect the privacy and security
of your personal and company information.
AutoGroup (1978) Inc. Employees
AG employees are informed of the importance of protecting
your privacy. Employees are expected to maintain the
confidentiality of AG member information at all times.
AutoGroup (1978) Inc. Ôø‡Ôø‡Ôø‡s Commitment
AG will protect your privacy, and in particular your
personal information, in accordance with the 10 Principles
of Privacy which have been established by the Government
of Canada and the Government of Alberta.
- Accountability - AG is responsible for personal information under its
control. AG will designate one or more persons who are
accountable for compliance with the 10 Principles of
Privacy.
- Identifying Purposes - AG will identify the purposes for which personal information
is collected at or before the time the information is
collected.
- Consent - Consent is required for AG's collection, use or disclosure
of personal information, except where required or permitted
by law.
- Limiting Collection - Personal information collected will be limited to that
which is necessary for the purposes identified by AG.
- Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention - AG will not use or disclose personal information for
purposes other than those, for which the information
was collected, except with your consent or as required
by law. AG will retain personal information only for
as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for
collecting such information.
- Accuracy - Personal information will be maintained by AG in an
accurate, complete and up-to-date form as is necessary
to fulfill the purposes for which the personal information
is to be used.
- Safeguards - AG will protect personal information with security safeguards
appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
- Openness - AG will make readily available its policies and practices
relating to the management of personal information.
- Customer Access - Upon request AG will inform you of the existence, use
and disclosure of your personal information and you
will be given access to your personal information, subject
to any legal restrictions. You may verify the accuracy
and completeness of your personal information, and may
request that the information be corrected or updated,
if appropriate.
- Challenging Compliance - You may direct any questions or inquiries concerning
AG's compliance with AG's Privacy Policy to the AG Head
Office.
Information Collected To Date
AG would like to have your consent to continue to collect,
use and disclose your personal information for the purposes
identified above. AG is operating on the understanding
that AG has your consent to collect, use and disclose
your personal information collected to date. You may
refuse or withdraw your consent at any time, subject
to legal or contractual restrictions and providing AG
with reasonable notice of the withdrawal of your consent.
If you choose to withdraw consent or not provide certain
personal information, your decision may limit the services
and products AG can offer and may make it more difficult
for AG to provide you with advice.
Internet Related Policies
(Also see the AutoGroup Internet
Privacy Statement)
AG provides a number of benefits and services through
the AG website (www.autogroupinc.com), many of which
are exclusive to AG members. When you visit AG's website
without registering or otherwise interacting with the
website, your personal information and email address
are not recorded. To access AG member exclusive services,
AG requires you to identify yourself as an AG member.
AG does use "cookies" to identify you as a
return visitor. AG does not send unsolicited email and
does not sell or redistribute personal information. For further information on AutoGroupÔø‡Ôø‡Ôø‡s Internet privacy,
visit AGÔø‡Ôø‡Ôø‡s Internet Privacy Statement. When you leave
AGÔø‡Ôø‡Ôø‡s website by linking to another website, you are
subject to the privacy and security policies of the
new website. AG encourages you to read the privacy policies
of all websites you visit, especially if you shared
any personal information.
Questions And Access
If you need to update or correct your address, phone
number or membership information, please contact the
AG Head Office at 1-866-452-6168.
If you have any questions or concerns about AG's Privacy
Policy please contact:
Scott D. Palmer
Director
Commissioner For Oaths
15605 Ôø‡Ôø‡Ôø‡ 116 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5M 3W1 sdpalmer@autogroupinc.com |
