Our Privacy Policy: Respect & Protect
At Dickson Insurance, we care about your privacy and want you to feel comfortable using our website. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
What Information We Collect
When you visit our website (dicksoninsurance.ca) or use our services, we may collect:
- Your name, address and contact details
- Information about your insurance needs
- Details about how you use our website
We only collect what we need to give you the best service possible.
How Do We Use Your Information?
We use your information to:
- Give you insurance quotes and provide our services
- Make our website and services better
- Keep you updated on helpful insurance info (but only if you say it’s okay)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide insurance quotes and services
- Improve our website and services
- Send you helpful updates (but only if you agree)
Keeping Your Information Safe
We take your privacy seriously. We use up-to-date security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuses.
Emails and Messages from Us
We follow Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) when sending you emails or messages. This means:
- We’ll ask for your permission before sending marketing messages
- Every message will include our contact information and an easy way to unsubscribe
- We’ll honor your request to unsubscribe promptly
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Ask us to correct any mistakes
- Request that we delete your information
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post any changes on this page and let you know about significant updates.
Questions?
If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Dickson Insurance
604-245-9855
danika@dicksoninsurance.ca
Privacy Principles
The Principles are based on the federal government’s privacy legislation, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
Accountability:
An organization is responsible for personal information under its control and shall designate an individual or individuals who are accountable for the organization’s compliance with the following principles.
Identifying Purposes:
The purposes for which personal information is collected shall be identified by the organization at or before the time the information is collected.
Consent:
The knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information, except when inappropriate.
Limiting Collection:
The collection of personal information shall be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by the organization. Information shall be collected by fair and lawful means.
Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention:
Personal information shall not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by the law. Personal information shall be retained only as long as necessary for fulfillment of those purposes.
Accuracy:
Personal information shall be as accurate, complete, and up-to-date as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.
Safeguards:
Personal information shall be protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
Openness:
An organization shall make readily available to individuals specific information about its policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.
Individual Access:
Upon request, an individual shall be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of his or her personal information and shall be given access to that information. An individual shall be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.
Challenging Compliance:
An individual shall be able to address a challenge concerning compliance with the above principles to the designated individual or individuals for the organization’s compliance.
