Snappy Snaps websites collect information about your visit, including personal information, through the use of audit logs and cookies. A cookie is a small file stored on your computer by your web browser when using some websites.

The information collected is:

• The web browser and operating system you are using (e.g. Vista, XP, Safari).

• The date and time of the visit. The pages or services accessed.

• If you were on another website before visiting the Snappy Snaps website, the URL (web address) of that previous website if it referred you to Snappy Snaps website.

• The URL (web address) of the first website you visit immediately upon leaving the Snappy Snaps website if you were referred to that website by the Snappy Snaps website.

• The Internet Protocol (IP) network domain name (e.g. shaw.ca) and address (e.g. 192.10.100.20) of the computer you are using.

IP address and domain are identifiers that may be used to distinguish between users and identify your internet service provider or your computer itself. Snappy Snaps, via its websites, will notify you if cookies will be collecting additional information from you. A cookie may remain on your computer after the Internet session finishes (until the cookie expires or is deleted by you).

Snappy Snaps collects personal information through cookies to better understand general user trends at an aggregate level and improve web performance, web services, and website maintenance. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose, unless you expressly consent otherwise. Snappy Snaps collects personal information through security audits to protect against threats from hackers, and for other enforcement and security purposes. Snappy Snaps does not use this data to determine your identity unless required to do so as part of an internal investigation or for another enforcement-related purpose, and then, only in compliance with privacy laws.

Your browser may permit you to disable cookies, but you cannot opt out of the information collected for audit purposes. Also, your decision to disable cookies may impair your ability to browse, read, and download information contained on Snappy Snaps websites, and may be unable to personalize your web experience. However, you may still be able to access Snappy Snaps services by other methods such as personal contact or mail.

Snappy Snaps is obligated to protect your personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, or disposal. Specifically, access to systems, applications, and the collected data is restricted to authorized personnel only. Furthermore, any personal information collected and used for identifying user trends (e.g. IP address) is aggregated and made anonymous during report generation.

Snappy Snaps websites may include links to external websites. Once you leave a Snappy Snaps website, this privacy statement does not apply. Snappy Snaps is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Questions regarding this privacy statement, including the collection of personal information, can be directed to admin@snappysnaps.ca