Artsmarketing Services Inc. Privacy Policy
OUR COMMITMENT
Artsmarketing is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its
employees, clients, donors, members, subscribers and other stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information you chose to share with us.
During the course of our various projects and activities, we frequently gather and use personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use or other dealing with this information is subject to consent. Our privacy practices are designed to achieve this.
DEFINING PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual’s opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about or related to the individual.
Exception:
Business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names,
addresses and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories are not considered
personal information.
PRIVACY PRACTICES
Personal information that we gather for our clients is kept in confidence. Our personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed.
We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that is generally deemed appropriate in light of the circumstances. We maintain a “Do Not Call” list for those individuals who opt not to have their information shared for purposes beyond those for which it was explicitly collected.
WEB SITE
We use password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information we receive for processing our paperwork and producing lists. Our software is routinely updated to maximize protection of such information
UPDATING OF PRIVACY POLICY
We regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities, and update our policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions, concerns or complaints relating to Artsmarketing’s privacy policy on the treatment of personal information should contact:
Jon Shifman
Senior Director of Human Resources / Privacy and Compliancy Officer
Artsmarketing Services Inc.
260 King Street East, Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5A 4L5
Phone: 416-941-9000 extension 241
Fax: 416-941-8989
E-mail: jshifman@artsmarketing.com
Further information on privacy and your rights in regard to your personal information
may be found on the Web site of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.privcom.gc.ca