Host/Atomic will always identify the purposes for which your personal information will be used or disclosed. We require your knowledge and consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information and we do not sell, or give your personal information to third parties. We will only use or disclose your personal information with your consent and we will only retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill identified purposes. We will protect your personal information. You are entitled to question us about our compliance with any of these principles.

We request personal information about customers to help us serve our customers. This information can include your name, address, phone number(s), fax number(s), email address(es) or website URL. We obtain this information from our online order forms, invoice payment forms, and from personal contact. We only collect personal information that we need for the following purposes:

• To understand your needs and to meet those needs
• To detect and prevent fraudulent ordering from Host/Atomic
• To meet legal requirements and to protect both our customers and Host/Atomic from legal action(s).

Information we collect on our site

You can visit all public areas of our site without providing any personal information about yourself. Our Web site tracks only information based on a visitor's Internet Protocol address (IP). Information collected includes the date and time of visit, the type of Internet browser used to access the site, the referring URL address. This data is used to create statistics on site usage, track Host/Atomic's search engine marketing and to improve online services.

Cookie Usage

To help us manage our web site, we may set a cookie on your computer that expires when you close your web browser. Having cookies enabled is only required when logging in to control panels.

Links to other web sites

Host/Atomic's website, or other website divisions of Atomic North, may contain links to other web sites that Atomic North designed, that are affiliated with Atomic North, or have a business relationship with Atomic North.

Domain Name Registration

Domain names registered via Host/Atomic's service is outsource to a third party and we only have such domain registration services for the convenience of our customers. Also, domain name administrative contact information in relation to a Host/Atomic account holder domain registration is public information and Host/Atomic, or it's website divisions, are not obligated to safeguard such information and data from any third party. Such information is NOT in our control.

We welcome any questions or concerns about our Internet Privacy Policy, or the practices of our websites.

Host/Atomic reserves the right to amend its Internet Privacy Policy at any time without notice. Please check this page periodically for changes.

Privacy Code

Host/Atomic is committed to protecting the personal information of our customers, employees and other individuals. When you conduct business with Host/Atomic you can be assured that your privacy is protected. We respect your right to control the collection and use and disclosure of your personal information.

hostatomic.com (Host/Atomic) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. Host/Atomic has implemented the below "Privacy Code" to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) which came into effect January 1, 2004. Host/Atomic.com respects the privacy of our clients and we are committed to keeping your personal information private, secure, accurate, and confidential.

What Is Personal Information?

Personal information includes any factual or subjective information, recorded or not, about an identifiable individual. This includes information in any form, such as:

• age, name, ID numbers, income, ethnic origin, or blood type
• opinions, evaluations, comments, social status, or disciplinary actions
• employee files, credit records, loan records, medical records, existence of a dispute between a consumer and a merchant, intentions (for example, to acquire goods or services, or change jobs)

Personal information does not include the name, title, business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization.

Information We May Collect And What We Do With Such Information

We collect and use information about you and your use of our website and our products and services (herein called "Information") to:

1. initiate and maintain a business relationship with you as our customer in connection with our products and services.
2. Provide you with personalized services and product offerings by use of direct marketing to our current customer base, as well as new potential customers.
3. Comply with any legal requirements or requests due to a legal proceeding.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act utilizes the model code from the Canadian Standards Association(CSA). The code was developed by business, consumers, academics and government under the auspices of the Canadian Standards Association. It lists 10 principles of fair information practices, which form ground rules for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. These principles give individuals control over how their personal information is handled in the private sector. An organization is responsible for the protection of personal information and the fair handling of it at all times, throughout the organization and in dealings with third parties. Care in collecting, using and disclosing personal information is essential to continued consumer confidence and good will.

To view the Personal Information and Electronic Document Act, click here.

Host/Atomic.com takes our Privacy code seriously, which is based on the below 10 principles:

1. Accountability
   Host/Atomic.com is responsible for information under our control. We have assigned an individual who is accountable for our organization's compliance to the Privacy Principles set out by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
2. Identifying purposes
   Whenever we collect information from a customer or potential customer we identify the purpose for which the information will be used.
3. Consent
   Consent and knowledge of the individual is required before we collect or disclose any personal information, except in cases where it is inappropriate.
4. Limiting collection
   We only collect information that is necessary for the purpose identified by our organization.
5. Limiting use, disclosure, and retention
   

   Just as Host/Atomic takes steps to limit the types of information we collect from you, we carefully regulate how we handle your personal information. We do not use your information for purposes other than those to which you have consented, or as required by law (for example in a legal investigation).

   Should Host/Atomic require the services of third parties to handle your information, we will require them to adhere to privacy procedures that will keep your information confidential. These third parties will be given only the information necessary for performing their information-handling services.

   Host/Atomic does not sell or trade personal information for commercial purposes.

   Host/Atomic is committed to retaining your personal information only as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Host/Atomic is also committed to deleting or destroying the records containing that information when they are no longer required; this will be done in ways that will ensure your continued privacy.

6. Accuracy
   We are committed to ensuring that our records of your personal information are accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Although it is your responsibility to inform Host/Atomic of any relevant changes in your personal information, we will take steps to ensure that you are able from time to time to verify the information in your file.
7. Safeguards
   Host/Atomic uses appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of your personal information. These safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. Your records are accessible only to staff who have been given the authority to access them and only as is necessary to provide services to you.
8. Openness
   So that you can be confident that Host/Atomic is handling your personal information appropriately, Host/Atomic will make information about its policies and practices concerning management of personal information readily available to you. As such, Host/Atomic lists our policies on our website for viewing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for reading by all.
9. Individual access
   

   If at any time you have a question about our records containing your personal information, we will do our best to answer it. You have the right to be told about the kind of personal information Host/Atomic maintains, how it is used, and with whom it is shared. You are entitled to challenge the factual accuracy as well as the completeness and relevance of our records. Incorrect information will be promptly corrected or, if necessary, deleted.

   In special circumstances, Host/Atomic may need to refuse or limit an access request, for example when disclosure of the information will reveal personal information about another person or interfere with a legal investigation.

   Most inquiries about our records containing your personal information will be answered at no cost to you. In special circumstances, however, it may be necessary to charge a fee, for example when a lot of staff time is required to gather requested information. If a fee is necessary, you will be told in advance.

10. Challenging Compliance
    

    An important measure of Host/Atomic's compliance with the ten privacy principles is your perception of our practices and procedures. We welcome your comments and suggestions concerning this privacy statement and will respond to any concerns you may have about its application.

    You can request a copy of the CSA Model code for the protection of personal information directly from the Canadian Standards Association.

    An individual is able to address a challenge concerning compliance with these principles to Host/Atomic's compliance officer:

    C.G. (Chris) Muggridge
    www.hostatomic.com
    Tel: (519) 524-9302
    Email: cgmuggridge@hostatomic.com