Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Gammon Property Advisors Corporation. It is our commitment to maintain the principles of integrity and trust with respect to the protection of personal information. As part of our commitment, we will protect the privacy of personal information of employees, clients, customers and other individuals whose personal information we collect, use and disclose. We are committed to complying with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (the “Act”) and all other applicable privacy laws.

General Disclaimer

Gammon Property Advisors Corporation shall not be responsible for any errors or delays in the content on its website or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. This website contains links to third-party websites that are not under the control of Gammon Property Advisors Corporation. Gammon Property Advisors Corporation makes no representations whatsoever about these third-party websites. When you access a non-Gammon Property Advisors Corporation website, you do so at your own risk, and Gammon Property Advisors Corporation is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements on these sites. Gammon Property Advisors Corporation provides these links solely as a convenience, and the inclusion of such links does not imply that Gammon Property Advisors Corporation endorses or accepts responsibility for the content or use of such websites. Gammon Property Advisors Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates (the “Company”) are not licensed in all jurisdictions. This website does not purport to offer real estate services or mortgage brokerage services in locations in which the Company is not licensed.

Definitions

“business contact information” means information that enables an individual to be contacted at work, including his/her name, title, business address, business telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.

“employee personal information” means personal information about an employee that is collected, used, or disclosed solely for the purposes reasonably required to establish, manage, or terminate an employment relationship, but does not include other personal information about the employee.

“personal information” means any information that personally identifies an individual, but does not include business contact information or work product information.

”work product information” means information prepared or collected by an individual or group of individuals as part of their employment or business responsibilities or activities related to their employment or business.

General Policy

At Gammon Property Advisors Corporation, we are sensitive to privacy. We believe in simple, straightforward policies. The information noted below only applies to the Gammon Property Advisors Corporation web site. Gammon Property Advisors Corporation is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of the web sites to which it links.

Our Commitment to Privacy

We believe that the responsible use of personal information collected on our website is critical. We have therefore adopted this Privacy Statement. The extent and type of information we receive from you on our external websites depends on the information you provide to us through our contact mailboxes and/or through any registration processes on our sites.

Use of Information

We only use your personally identifiable information to respond to your requests and to provide you with information about Gammon Property Advisors Corporation services. We may also use this information to provide you with marketing material about Gammon Property Advisors Corporation, unless you opt out of receiving this information as provided below. We also use personal information for the purposes of providing our services to clients, maintaining client relationships (such as informing our clients and prospective clients of properties and services that may be of interest to them) and for our other related business activities.

Collection

We will only collect personal information for the purposes we have identified above and that are reasonable in the circumstances. We will only collect personal information through methods that are lawful, will not collect information indiscriminately, and will try to collect personal information directly from the individual concerned unless authorized by that individual to collect it from a third party or otherwise as permitted by the Act.

Depending on how you have configured your browser, when you access our website, a small file known as a “cookie” may be created by our server and stored on your computer. Cookies may be used to improve website functionality, understand website usage, and personalize your experience. A cookie cannot be used to access or otherwise compromise the data on your hard drive. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functions.

Sharing Information

The personal information you provide to us will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected or as required by law. We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except as necessary to carry out our business or your request or as required by law or other legal processes, and we never sell your personal information. By submitting data through Gammon Property Advisors Corporation electronically, you are providing explicit consent to trans-border transmission of data collected via our website.

Safeguarding Information

We have technological and operational security policies and procedures in place to protect your personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or unintentional destruction. The Gammon Property Advisors Corporation personnel who have access to the data have been trained and are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

Privacy Breach Response

If we become aware of an actual or suspected privacy breach involving personal information under our custody or control, we will take reasonable steps to assess, contain, investigate, and respond to the incident.

This may include reviewing the nature and sensitivity of the personal information involved, determining the individuals who may be affected, assessing the risk of harm, taking steps to reduce further risk, and notifying affected individuals, regulators, service providers, insurers, or other parties where appropriate or required by law.

If you believe your personal information has been accessed, used, disclosed, lost, or otherwise compromised without authorization, please contact us promptly at info@gammoncorp.com with details of your concern so that we may review and respond accordingly.

Complaints and Privacy Concerns

If you have a complaint or concern about how your personal information is being collected, used, disclosed, protected, or otherwise handled by us, including any concern regarding an actual or suspected privacy breach, you may file a written complaint with us.

Your complaint should clearly state the nature of the concern and include your contact information so that we can respond. We will acknowledge receipt of the complaint, review and investigate the matter as appropriate, and notify you of the outcome, including any relevant steps taken.

If the matter has not been resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia.

Links to Other Sites

We are not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of websites to which our website may link and our privacy policy does not apply to those websites. These other websites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, or solicit personal information. Please keep in mind that whenever you give out personal information online (for example, via message boards or chat lines), that information can be collected and used by people you don’t know. While we strive to protect our clients’ personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online, you disclose such information at your own risk.

Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy is especially important to us. It is our policy to comply with applicable laws. We recommend that children ask a parent for permission before sending personal information to us or to anyone else online.

Revisions to this Policy

To ensure that this Policy is up to date and complies with the Act, we reserve the right to make changes, which will become effective 30 days following our providing notice thereof.

Questions and Comments

Gammon Property Advisors Corporation recognizes its responsibility for protecting the online privacy of your personal information. If you have questions or comments about our administration of your personal information, or would like to opt out of receiving marketing material from us, please contact us at info@gammoncorp.com. You may also use this address to communicate any concerns you may have regarding compliance with this Privacy Policy.