PIJAC Canada represents and promotes the interests of all
segments of the pet industry in Canada. The objectives of PIJAC Canada include
the promotion of the humane treatment of animals, the establishment of
appropriate and generally acceptable standards of animal care within the pet
industry as well as the promotion, recognition and observance of such standards.
In carrying out its mandate, PIJAC Canada is committed to full compliance with
all applicable laws of Canada. In particular, PIJAC Canada is committed to the
protection of personal information and to compliance with the privacy laws of
Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act.
The purpose of this document is to clarify what constitutes
"personal information" as well as PIJAC Canada's policy relating to the
collection, use and disclosure of information and to the individual's right to
limit such collection, use or disclosure.
"Personal information" is defined as information that
identifies an individual, such as his/her name, home address, home telephone
number/email, etc., or that is directly associated with a specific person, such
as the person's credit card information. All such personal information is
maintained in strict confidence by PIJAC Canada and is not sold or leased to
third parties.
Although PIJAC Canada ordinarily receives only business
information relating to its member companies, from time to time PIJAC Canada may
also come into possession of personal information that is collected, used and/or
disclosed only in connection with its mandate. This may include, for example,
information relating to individual members and/or financial information relating
to specific requests for products/services.
In order to verify and process requests for any of the
products and services offered by or through PIJAC Canada, we may collect and
maintain personal information about an individual, including identification and
billing information. Other information not considered personal that is collected
by PIJAC Canada may include records relating to the services and products used
and information relating to communications and/or correspondence between member
company representatives or non-members and the association. As PIJAC Canada is
constantly working to develop new products and services (in connection with its
mandate) that can benefit the industry and the public, this information can
assist us in better understanding the specific needs of the industry and in turn
assist us in developing the right products and services.
PIJAC Canada may also use non-personal information to meet
certain legal requirements. In these circumstances, information may be shared
with, and used or analysed by authorised agents of PIJAC Canada.
From time to time PIJAC Canada may also be required to
provide information in statistical, analytical, or other forms to governmental
authorities and industry organisations. It is important to note that in these
situations, any information that could specifically identify an individual is
never disclosed.
For more detailed information regarding PIJAC Canada's
Privacy Policy, please contact the PIJAC Canada Privacy Officer at
executiveoffice@pijaccanada.com.
Any individuals who do not consent to, or wish to limit the
manner in which non-personal information is collected, used or disclosed by
PIJAC Canada, are invited to contact the PIJAC Canada Privacy Officer at
executiveoffice@pijaccanada.com.
PIJAC Canada periodically reviews and updates its policies
and indicates the date of review at the end of each document.
September, 2007