Privacy Policy
Intent
Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information is an important aspect of the way that Angela Nichols' conducts its business. Collecting, using, and disclosing personal information in an appropriate, responsible, and ethical manner is fundamental to Angela Nichols’ daily operations.
Angela Nichols strives to protect and respect the personal information of its customers, employees, business partners, etc. in accordance with all applicable regional and federal laws.
This Website Privacy Policy informs everyone of Angela Nichols’ commitment to privacy and establishes the methods by which privacy is ensured. This Website Privacy Policy applies to all personal information within Angela Nichols’ possession and control.
DEFINITIONS
Personal information is defined as any identifying information about an individual or group of individuals, including name, date of birth, address, phone number, e-mail address, social insurance/security number, nationality, gender, health history, financial data, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, assets, debts, liabilities, payment records, credit records, loan records, opinions, and personal views.
Business information refers to: Angela Nichols, business address, business telephone number, name(s) of owner(s), executive officer(s), and director(s), job titles, business registration numbers, and financial status. Business information is treated and handled with the same level of confidentiality, privacy, and respect as personal information.
Consent occurs and is obtained when an individual signs an application or other form containing personal information, thereby authorizing Angela Nichols to collect, use, and disclose the individual’s personal information for the purposes stated on the form or in the Appropriate Use section of this policy.
Implied consent is granted by the individual when he/she signs an application, form or agrees to the terms of use on a website. This allows Angela Nichols to obtain or verify information from third parties (such as banks, credit bureaus, lenders, or insurance companies) in the process of assessing the eligibility of an individual, customer, client, job applicant, or business partner.
GUIDELINES
Angela Nichols collects and uses personal information solely for the purpose of conducting business and developing an understanding of its customers.
Angela Nichols hereby asserts that personal information will only be used for the following purposes:
to assist you in achieving your wellness experience goals.
to process payment for your orders.
to invite you to participate in satisfaction surveys or other opinion-gathering devices that assist in making our services more responsive to your needs
to inform you of various matters related to our services that may be of interest to you.
Angela Nichols assumes full accountability for the personal information within its possession and control.
Angela Nichols obtains personal information directly from the individual to whom the information belongs. Individuals are entitled to know how Angela Nichols uses personal information and this organization will limit the use of any personal information collected only to what is needed for those stated purposes. Angela Nichols will obtain individual consent if personal information is to be used for any other purpose. Angela Nichols will not use that information without the consent of the individual.
Under no circumstances will Angela Nichols sell, distribute, or otherwise disclose personal information or contact lists to third parties. However, limited disclosure may be required as part of Angela Nichols fulfilling its stated business duties and day-to-day operations. This may include consultants, suppliers, or business partners of Angela Nichols, but only with the understanding that these parties obey and abide by this Website Privacy Policy, to the extent necessary for fulfilling their own business duties and day-to-day operations.
Angela Nichols will retain personal information only for the duration it is needed for conducting business. Once personal information is no longer required, it will be destroyed in a safe and secure manner. However, certain laws may require that certain personal information be kept for a specified amount of time. Where this is the case, the law will supersede this policy.
Angela Nichols vows to protect personal information with the appropriate security measures, physical safeguards, and electronic precautions. Angela Nichols maintains personal information through a combination of paper and electronic files. Where required by law or disaster recovery/business continuity policies, older records may be stored in a secure, offsite location.
Access to personal information will be authorized only for the employees and other agents of Angela Nichols who require the information to perform their job duties, and to those otherwise authorized by law.
Angela Nichols’ computer and network systems are secured by complex passwords. Only authorized individuals may access secure systems and databases.
Angela Nichols does not collect personally identifiable information from any individual known to be under the age of thirteen (13).
Angela Nichols may share compiled demographic information with its business partners and/or advertisers, but no personal information that can identify any individual person shall be disclosed.
This website may contain links to other sites, but Angela Nichols is not responsible for the privacy practices of other organizations’ sites.
While IP addresses will be logged in order to administer the site, track visitor movement, and gather demographic information, these IP addresses will not be linked to any personally identifiable information.
Any registration or order form asking site visitors to enter personal or financial information will be protected by SSL encryption.
Site visitors are given the choice to opt-out of having their personal information used at the point where the information is gathered.
Angela Nichols may use personal information without the individual’s consent under particular circumstances.
These situations include, but are not limited to:
Angela Nichols is under obligation by law to disclose personal information in order to adhere to the requirements of an investigation of the contravention of a regional or federal law, under the purview of the appropriate authorities.
An emergency exists that threatens an individual’s life, health, or personal security.
The personal information is for in-house statistical study or research.
The personal information is already publicly available.
Disclosure is required to investigate a breach of contract.
Any questions or concerns regarding this Website Privacy Policy can be addressed by contacting Angela Nichols at angela@buddingmoon.ca.
Angela Nichols will investigate and respond to concerns about any aspect of the handling of personal information. This organization will address concerns to the best of its abilities.