Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Gammon International. 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 International 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 International. Gammon International makes no representations whatsoever about these third-party websites. When you access a non-Gammon International website, you do so at your own risk, and Gammon International is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements on these sites. Gammon International provides these links solely as a convenience, and the inclusion of such links does not imply that Gammon International endorses or accepts responsibility for the content or use of such websites. Gammon International 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 International, we are sensitive to privacy. We believe in simple, straightforward policies. The information noted below only applies to the Gammon International web site. Gammon International 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 International services. We may also use this information to provide you with marketing material about Gammon International, 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 – a “cookie” – may be created by our server and stored on your computer. The cookie contains a unique session identification number and is used to:

• keep track of your online order
• ensure that you see the correct products and pricing applicable to the province in which you are located
• personalize your experience by alerting you to features and information that might interest you
• other

A cookie cannot be used to access or otherwise compromise the data on your hard drive. If you arrive at our website with your browser configured to disable cookies, you will not be identified until you register and sign-in. Please be advised that cookies may be required to complete certain functions on this website, such as making purchases or placing orders at our online store.

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 International 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 International personnel who have access to the data have been trained and are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

Complaints

If you have complaints about how your personal information is being handled by us, you may file a written complaint. Such complaint must clearly state the nature of the dispute and contain all necessary contact information for you. We will acknowledge receipt of a complaint, investigate such complaint and notify you of the outcome of the complaint, including any relevant steps taken. If a complaint has not been resolved to your satisfaction, you may seek redress with the British Columbia Information and Privacy Commissioner.

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 International 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 any marketing material from us, please contact us. You may also use this address to communicate any concerns you may have regarding compliance with this Privacy Policy.