1. Purpose
Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (the “Company“, “we“, “us” or “our“) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone with whom we do business, including individuals who visit our website. This website privacy policy (the “Policy“) describes our commitments to users of our website and some of the functionalities that are engaged when someone visits our website.
2. Application
This Policy applies with respect to users of our website (Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc.). Personal information that the Company collects, uses or discloses about individuals or organizations with whom we do business and have contractual relationships is not governed by this Policy. Such information is protected by other Company policies and practices.
Please note that our website may contain links to other entities’ websites that are not controlled or operated by the Company. This Policy does not apply to such third-party websites, and the Company is not responsible for the content of such third-party websites or the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to request and review the privacy policies of any third parties upon visiting such third-party websites or upon disclosing your information to such parties.
3. Personal Information
Unless outlined in this Policy or as otherwise permitted by applicable law, no personal information is collected, used or disclosed without first obtaining your express or implied consent.
Collection of Personal Information
Personal information collected via web contact form, submission forms (e.g., community investment requests), surveys and web analytics collected through Google may include:
- Contact and identification information, such as your name, address, email address, telephone and facsimile numbers.
- Geolocation data, IP address, and other analytical information provided in the course of interacting with the website.
- Any other personal information you provide to the Company.
Use of Personal Information
The Company collects personal information only as required for identified business purposes. Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected or as outlined in this Policy or permitted by applicable law. The Company uses the collected personal information:
- To provide you with customized services and content and to operate and manage the website.
- To communicate with you and respond to your questions, feedback, and comments you provide to the Company (e.g., via web form, survey, gift card fulfillment, etc.).
- To communicate about our operations and employment opportunities.
- For system administration and troubleshooting purposes of the website.
- For identification verification purposes on the website.
- To fulfill the identified business purpose for which the personal information was collected (e.g., responding to inquiries, notification of address or land-use changes, or community investment requests).
- For any other purpose that aligns with the reason your personal information was collected or for any other purpose to which you consent.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Service provider arrangements: The Company may transfer or disclose your personal information to our affiliates and other third parties who provide services on the Company’s behalf. For example, we may use service providers for support with data storage, website analytics and technical support. The Company takes reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place by all affiliates and third parties as required by applicable law. The Company does not sell personal information to third parties.
Business transactions: The Company may use and disclose personal information in connection with the proposed or actual purchase, sale, lease, merger or amalgamation or any other type of acquisition or disposal of, or the taking of a security interest in respect of the Company’s business or assets, for the purposes of evaluating and/or performing the proposed transaction. Assignees or successors of the Company’s business or assets may use and disclose your personal information for similar purposes as those described in the Policy.
Legal: The Company may disclose personal information as part of criminal, administrative or regulatory proceedings or investigations, to meet legal, regulatory, insurance, audit, and security requirements, and as otherwise with your consent or as permitted or required by applicable law.
4. Cookies
We use cookies on our website to enhance the convenience of our website. Cookies are small data files that are sent to an individual’s browser and placed on their computer’s hard drive when they visit a website. The information a cookie contains is set by a website’s server and can be used when the user visits or returns to the website. Cookies are designed to remember things that a user has done while on a website in the past, which can include logging in or clicking on links.
Most internet browsers accept cookies, but if you do not want us to collect your data in this way, you should decline cookies within your own internet browser. Similarly, you can delete cookies that have already been placed on your computer or device through your internet browser’s settings. Please note that declining or deleting cookies will affect your use of our website.
5. Safeguarding and Retention of Personal Information
The Company recognizes its obligation to safeguard personal information in its possession and is committed to protecting personal information using administrative, technical and physical safeguards in a manner appropriate for the sensitivity of such information. We use, maintain, disclose and retain your personal information for only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as required or permitted by applicable law.
6. Contacting Us
You have the right to access, update, and correct inaccuracies in your personal information in the Company’s custody and control, subject to certain exceptions prescribed by applicable law. Any questions or concerns about this Policy, or about our privacy practices should be directed to our Privacy Officer, [email protected].
7. Revisions
We reserve the right to amend this Policy at any time. Any changes to this Policy will be effective from the time that the revised version of the Policy is posted to our website.