I know how important your privacy is to you and I am committed to collecting, using and disclosing personal information responsibly and only to the extent necessary for the services I provide. I comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA") which requires me to provide this policy to you on request.

Personal information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, a first and last name, a physical address, financial information and opinions expressed by an individual. As defined, "personal information" means information about an identifiable individual, but does not include the name, title or business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization.

Please note this privacy statement only relates to the professional activities of Mary Krieger.

  1. What this policy covers

    This policy explains how I collect, use and safeguard the personal information you provide to me during our professional relationship.

  2. Information collection and use

    When I collect personal information from you, I want you to be aware of:

    1. How to contact me;

      Mary Krieger
      845 Downing St
      Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
      Telephone: 204.775.8008
      Email: mkrieger@mts.net
      Websites: www.mts.net/~mkrieger, www.marykrieger.com

    2. That I collect personal information to:
      1. distribute news and information regarding my professional activities in art and web design;
      2. accurately bill for services;
      3. assist in locating artwork to request loans for public exhibition;

    I will not sell or distribute your personal information to third parties, unless specifically authorized by you or as required by law.

    My website includes forms where you can voluntarily provide me with personal contact information so that I may followup with you.

  3. My obligations

    Pursuant to PIPEDA, I meet my obligations with respect to the collection, use and/or disclosure of personal information by taking the following steps:

    1. Accountability
      1. information is restricted to myself and protected via appropriate hardware and software
      2. I, Mary Krieger am the Information Officer and I can be contacted at mkrieger@mts.net regarding compliance with PIPEDA
    2. Identifying purposes

      I have identified the purposes for which I collect personal information in section 2 above. I require the consent of my clients/customers prior to using their personal information for any purpose other than that for which it was originally collected.

    3. Consent

      I am committed to ensuring that you are aware of how your personal information is used and that you have consented to provide this information. Where required by law, I may disclose personal information without your knowledge and consent.

    4. Limiting collection

      I collect personal information to fulfill the purposes stated in section 2 above. I collect personal information only by lawful and fair means.

    5. Limiting use, disclosure and retention

      I do not use and/or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless I have first obtained your consent. I retain your personal information for some period in order to answer any questions you may have about the services I provided to you.

    6. Accuracy

      I am committed to maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date personal information records. If during the course of the business relationship, any of your information changes, please inform me so that I can make any necessary changes to update the information.

    7. Safeguards

      To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, I have put in place appropriate physical, technological and organizational measures to safeguard and secure the information I collect.

    8. Openness

      Through this privacy policy I provide information about my policies and practices regarding the collection, use and/or disclosure of personal information held by me.

    9. Individual access

      You may request access to your personal information held by me. To protect your privacy and security, I will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access.

    10. Challenging compliance

      If you wish to make a formal complaint about my privacy practices, you may make it in writing to the Information Officer. I am committed to resolving disputes in a timely manner. I will investigate your complaint and respond via email or telephone.

  4. Contact information

    The Information Officer, Mary Krieger, can be reached at:

    mkrieger@mts.net
    Tel. 204.775.8008

  5. General Inquiries

    For general inquiries about privacy legislation and policies in the private sector, you may contact:

    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
    112 Kent Street , Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1H3
    Telephone: 1 (613) 995-8210
    Toll-free: 1 800 282-1376
    Fax: 1 (613) 947-6850
    Web site: www.privcom.gc.ca

  6. Changes to Privacy Policy

    I reserve the right to change this policy from time to time.

    Mary Krieger