The Datepad Privacy Policy

We will do everything we can to protect your privacy. We will always explain to you why we require the information that we ask for. We won’t give your information to anyone, unless we are compelled to do so where required by law, without your consent. It’s your responsibility to ensure that the information we have on file for you is accurate and up to date. Our site may contain links to websites that don’t have the same privacy policy as Datepad.

About Your Privacy

At Datepad.com, your privacy is very important to us. We are dedicated to providing you with superior service while protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

“Personal Information” is defined in Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”), as information about an identifiable individual, though it does not include the name, business title, business address or telephone number of employees of organizations.

Our Ten Privacy Principles

Datepad.com is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of your personal information. As part of this commitment, Datepad.com has adopted the following ten principles, based on the values set by PIPEDA.

1. Accountability: Datepad.com is responsible for maintaining and protecting the personal information under its control and shall designate one or more individuals to be accountable for that company’s compliance with these principles.
2. Identifying Purposes: The purposes for which personal information is collected shall be identified before or at the time the personal information is collected.
3. Consent: Individual’s consent will be obtained for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information, except where the law provides an exemption.
4. Limiting Collection: The personal information we collect shall be limited only to that which is necessary for the purposes identified.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention: Personal information shall only be used or disclosed for the purposes for which it was collected, unless an individual has otherwise consented or when it is required or permitted by law. Personal information shall be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
6. Accuracy: We shall keep personal information as accurate, complete and up-to-date as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is to be used.
7. Safeguards: We shall protect personal information using security safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity level of the personal information received.
8. Openness: Datepad.com will provide information to individuals about our policies and procedures relating to the management of personal information that is under our control.
9. Individual’s Access: On written request to our Privacy Officer, an individual will be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information that is under our control, and may be given access to that personal information as required and permitted by law. Individuals are entitled to challenge the accuracy and completeness of that personal information and request that it be amended, if appropriate.
10. Handling Enquiries or Complaints: Any questions or enquiries concerning compliance with our privacy policies and procedures may be addressed to our Privacy Officer, as set out below.

Why We Collect and Use Personal Information

Collecting personal information about you is essential to our being able to provide the services that best meet you needs. While the personal information we collect may come directly from you, it may also be provided by our affiliates or other third parties.

Personal information may be used:

1. to process applications for Members, and provide requested information or services;
2. to understand and assess Members’ ongoing needs and offer services to meet those needs;
3. for Member communication, service and administration;
4. for internal, external and regulatory audit purposes; or
5. to comply with legal and regulatory requirements;

Personal information may also be used for other purposes, subject to obtaining your prior consent for such use.

Consent to Use Personal Information

Consent may be obtained in various ways. We may obtain your express consent or we may determine that consent has been implied by the circumstances. Express consent could be in writing (for example in a signed consent, e-mail or application form), or verbally in person or over the telephone. When we receive personal information from you that enables us to provide you with a requested service, your consent to allow us to deal with that personal information in a reasonable manner would be implied. If you want to provide personal information about other individuals, you must first obtain their consent for these purposes prior to your disclosure to us.

Providing us with your personal information is always your choice. When you request services from us, we ask that you provide information that enables us to respond to your request. In doing so, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure to appropriate third parties of such personal information for these purposes. You also authorize us to use and retain this personal information for as long as it may be required for the purposes described above. Your consent remains valid even after the termination of our relationship with you, unless you provide us with written notice that such consent is withdrawn. By withdrawing your consent, or not providing it in the first place, you may limit or even prevent us from being able to provide you or an authorized third party with services desired.

In certain circumstances, consent cannot be withdrawn. There are also legal exceptions where we will not need to obtain consent or explain the purposes for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information. For example, this exception would apply if there is an emergency that threatens the life, health or security of an individual, or if we must comply with a court order.

Sharing Personal Information With Others

WE ARE NOT IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING MEMBER LISTS OR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO OTHERS. In providing our services, we may, however, need to disclose the personal information we collect to affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and other service providers or agents who perform various functions for us.

As Datepad.com continues to develop and grow, we may buy or sell parts of a business. As our businesses consist primarily of Member relationships, information regarding the particular accounts or services being purchased or sold could include personal information and be one of the transferred business assets.

In certain circumstances, we may be required to provide personal information to third parties for legal or regulatory purposes.

Keeping Information Accurate

It is important that your personal information is accurate and complete. Having accurate information about you enables us to give you the best possible service. You have the right to access, verify and amend the information we have about you. We rely on you to keep us informed of any changes, such as a change of address, telephone number or any other circumstances – simply contact us.

Despite our best efforts, errors sometimes do occur. If you identify any personal information that is out-of-date, incorrect or incomplete, let us know and we will make the corrections promptly and use every reasonable effort to communicate these changes to other parties who may have inadvertently received incorrect or out-of-date personal information from us.

How We Safeguard Personal Information

At Datepad.com, we employ physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect our systems and all personal information under our control against unauthorized access and use. All safety and security measures are appropriate to the sensitivity level of the information collected.

Our service providers and agents are required to maintain Member confidentiality, and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

Our employees are governed by strict standards and policies to ensure that personal information is secure and treated with the utmost care and respect.

Privacy and the Internet

Datepad.com may collect user information from its Web sites (for example, via cookies which are alphanumeric identifiers transmitted from a Web site to a visitor’s browser and IP address). This information is used solely for enabling us to provide you with a customized online experience and to find ways to improve our site. Although cookies are widely used, it may be possible to disable cookies via your browser settings. However, in so doing, some Web sites may not function properly or optimally.

Datepad.com may contain links to other third party sites that are not governed by this privacy policy. Although we endeavor to link only to sites with high privacy standards, our Privacy Policy will no longer apply once you leave this Web site (Datepad.com). We are not responsible for privacy policies employed by other third parties or any foreign affiliates, since they would be governed by privacy legislation applicable in their country of residence. We suggest, therefore, that you examine the privacy statements of those sites to learn how personal information may be collected, used and/or disclosed.

Contact Information

Please contact our Privacy Officer to obtain further information about our policies and procedures or if you have any unresolved enquiries or concerns. Our Privacy Officer can be contacted as follows:

Mail: Datepad Inc. 13-4 Alliance Blvd., Suite 437, Barrie, ON, L4M 7G3.
Attention: Privacy Officer
E-mail: Online Contact Form
Fax: 866.407.4144

Currency of this Privacy Policy

Datepad.com reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time. Any changes or additions to this Privacy Policy regarding those situations where Datepad.com will collect, use or disclose Personal Information will not apply to a Member without the prior consent of such Member. All Members are encouraged to contact Datepad.com regularly to determine if any updates have been made to this Privacy Policy.

Revision Date

This document was last revised on March 1st, 2008.