Last updated: October 13, 2023.

I- PURPOSE:

The Privacy Code, implemented by Sitings Realty LTD. outlines our guidelines for communication with clients and non-Sitings’ third parties. It ensures that all interactions are consistent, accurate, fair, timely, and compliant with Canadian legislative regulations.
Our privacy policy aims to inform and assure our clients that we prioritize the protection and security of their personal information. We are committed to maintaining transparency and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws. By having a privacy policy in place, we aim to establish trust and demonstrate our commitment to safeguarding our clients’ privacy rights.

II- GENERAL POLICY:

At Sitings Realty LTD. we are committed to upholding the privacy of our clients by adhering to Canada’s privacy legislation, including “Personal Information Protection Act” (PIPA). Our policy ensures that all communications with third parties align with these requirements and reflect our dedication to protecting our clients’ privacy.

III- DEFINITIONS

Personal Information- Personal information refers to any data or details that can be used to identify an individual. This may include but is not limited to, names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, financial information, and any other information that is specific to an individual’s identity. Personal information does not include contact information (described below).

Contact information- Means information that would enable an individual to be contacted at a place of business and includes name, position name or title, business telephone number, business address, business email or business fax number. Contact information is not covered by this policy or PIPA.

Privacy Officer- Means the individual designated responsibility for ensuring that Sitings Realty LTD. complies with this policy and PIPA.

IV- PRIVACY POLICY:

We understand the importance of protecting personal information, and we want to assure you that this website (https://sitings.ca) does not collect, use, or disclose any personal data from our clients.

Here is a breakdown of the types of data we do not collect:

  1. Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We do not collect any information that can directly identify you, such as your name, address, phone number, or email address.
  2. Financial Information: We do not collect any credit card details, bank account numbers, or any other financial information.
  3. Your IP Adress.
  4. Social Security Numbers: We do not require or collect Social Security Numbers or any other government-issued identification numbers.
  5. Location Information: We do not track or store your precise location information.
  6. Browsing History: We do not collect or store information about the websites you visit or your browsing activities.
  7.  Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We do not use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about your online behaviour.

V- HOW DOES SITINGS PROTECT ITS CLIENTS’ PERSONAL INFORMATION?

1. Sitings will not collect, use, or disclose clients’ Personal Information, unless consent is provided by the client, or it can be implied where the purpose for collecting using or disclosing the personal information would be considered obvious and the client voluntarily provides personal information for that purpose.

2. We may collect, use, or disclose personal information without the client’s, customer’s, member’s knowledge or consent in the following limited circumstances:

  • When the collection, use or disclosure of personal information is permitted or required by law.
  • When the personal information is available from a public source (e.g., a telephone directory).
  • When we require legal advice from a lawyer.
  • For the purposes of collecting a debt.
  • To protect ourselves from fraud.
  • To investigate an anticipated breach of an agreement or a contravention of law

3. We are committed to implementing and maintaining suitable security measures to safeguard our client’s Personal information effectively.

VI- THIRD-PARTY ANALYTICS: SAFEGUARDING YOUR INFORMATION WITH GOOGLE ANALYTICS.

Sitings Realty Website (https://sitings.ca) prioritizes the privacy and security of its users.

We understand the importance of safeguarding personal information, which is why we want to assure you that we do not collect any personal information directly.

However, to enhance your browsing experience and gain valuable insights into website traffic, we utilize Google Analytics.

Google Analytics is a widely trusted web analytics service provided by Google. It allows us to gather anonymous data about website usage, such as the number of visitors, page views, and user interactions. This information helps us understand user behaviour, improve our website’s performance, and deliver relevant content. While Google Analytics may use cookies to collect non-personally identifiable information, such as your IP address and device/browser type, these cookies do not contain any personal data and any information is not shared on our website. They are used solely for statistical analysis and do not identify individual users.

Rest assured that your privacy remains intact as we have implemented measures to protect your information. We have carefully configured Google Analytics to ensure compliance with applicable data protection Canadian laws and regulations.

We want to emphasize that no personal information is collected or shared with Google or any third parties through our use of Google Analytics or our Website. The data collected is solely used for internal purposes to enhance our website’s performance and provide a better user experience.

If you prefer not to have your anonymous data collected by Google Analytics, you can opt-out by adjusting your browser settings or using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provided by Google. Please note that while we take every precaution to protect your privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted over the internet. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with online communication.

VII- QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

If you have any concerns or questions regarding our privacy policy on our website, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the following email address: info@sitings.ca
We are committed to transparency and ensuring a safe browsing experience for all our users.