Thank you for visiting our web site. This privacy notice tells you how we use personal information collected at this site. Please read this privacy notice before using the site or submitting any personal information.
By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy notice. These practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted on our site and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy notice whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.
What Information do we collect?
When you visit the BHDS website, we automatically obtain your public IP address, the browser and type of computer you are using, any website that referred you to us, the pages you request and the date and time of those requests. We do not track the pages you or any individual visitor may look at during a visit to our site.
If you elect to sign up for more information and updates, we may ask you to provide your full name, position, location, company size and email address. You may elect to provide all or only some of this information but if you do not provide all of the requested information, this may limit our ability to provide you with certain information and updates.
What do we use your information for?
We use the information that we obtain when you visit our website on an aggregate basis to generate statistics and measure site activity to improve the usefulness of the site to our visitors. For example, we use this information to track which pages are most popular among visitors as a whole. When you register with us, we use the personal information that you provide to us to send you information regarding our products and services. We do not collect or store personally identifiable information, such as your name, mailing address, email address or phone number, unless you provide that information through online registration.
Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
BHDS may share personal information with third parties on a confidential basis to enable a third party to perform certain tasks, on our behalf, such as maintain a database or send email alerts and/or newsletters to our subscribers. These third party providers are contractually committed with us to protect the privacy of the personal information of our subscribers, and will not utilize your personal information for any purpose other than to provide the services which we contract for.
BHDS will not post any of your personal contact information on our website without your consent.
Where is collected information stored?
The personal information that you provide to us is stored on host computers maintained by BHDS or by third party providers contracted by BHDS. Not all data is necessarily stored in Canada. Due to clustering and data redundancy procedures data could be spread and stored across other international jurisdictions such as the United States and/or Australia where it may be accessible to law enforcement and national security authorities of those jurisdictions.
How do we use Cookies?
The Site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to our site, and understanding how visitors use the site. Cookies can also help customize our site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to the information you provided. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.
Opting out of email lists
Subscribers to our email newsletter will receive periodic updates from BHDS by email. You may opt out of receiving future information via email by using the unsubscribe procedure specified on the email message once received.
Third Party Links
This site may contain hypertext links to other sites. BHDS is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the consent and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
How do we protect your information?
BHDS website does not perform any ecommerce transactions. However, in an effort to provide reasonable levels of security, BHDS has ensured that its hosting providers make use of the latest servers, backup and firewall technologies and database protocols to protect information. These technologies are deployed as part of sophisticated security architecture.
Online Privacy Notice Only
This online privacy notice applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.
Privacy Contact information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy notice you may contact us using the information below:
privacy@bhds.ca
