Privacy Policy

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Wight Motorsports Inc. Privacy Policy

The privacy of individuals connected with our business, including our customers, contractors, and employees, is of utmost importance to Wight Motorsports Inc. (WMI). Keeping personal information confidential is a cornerstone of our business. Regardless of how the range of products and services we offer expands, WMI is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information, subject to any consent an individual has provided for its use.

This policy describes the principles on which WMI protects personal information and is based on the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information. It reflects WMI’s commitment to ensuring that all personal information in its possession is protected and used in accordance with the law.

Personal information includes any information about an identifiable individual, beyond name, title, business address, or business telephone number. It may include home address, date of birth, or social insurance number. For customers, such information is primarily collected in connection with services and products provided by WMI. Employees may be asked to provide such information in relation to employment matters. WMI is committed to protecting the privacy and integrity of all personal information.

Cookies and Related Technologies

WMI's website uses cookies—a small piece of data downloaded to a user’s computer or mobile device when they access our site. Cookies may contain a unique identifier and other information.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about website use. This helps us analyze traffic, improve marketing, and enhance our website. Google Analytics only collects an anonymized IP address and does not combine it with personal data. Cookies identify users only to Google.

Users may opt out of Google Analytics tracking here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

. For more information on Google’s data collection, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

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1. Accountability

WMI is responsible for personal information under its control, including information disclosed to third parties for handling or administrative purposes. WMI will designate a Privacy Coordinator responsible for compliance with this Policy and applicable privacy laws.

1.1 Day-to-day compliance is delegated to select WMI staff.
1.2 Personal information transferred to third parties for processing will be safeguarded through contractual or other means.
1.3 WMI implements internal procedures to:

Protect personal information
 

Receive and respond to complaints or inquiries
 

Explain WMI policies and procedures
 

Train staff on privacy practices
1.4 Compliance is regularly monitored through reviews and oversight by the Privacy Coordinator.
 

2. Identifying Purposes for Collection

WMI will identify the purposes for which personal information is collected at, or before, the time of collection unless obvious.

Customer information, such as name and address, is collected to provide products and services.
 

Employee information, such as SIN and banking details, is collected for payroll and employment purposes.
 

3. Consent

WMI will not collect, use, or disclose personal information without the individual’s knowledge and consent, except as permitted by law.

3.1 Consent may be express or implied, given orally, electronically, or in writing.
3.2 The purposes for which information will be used will be clearly explained to the individual.
3.3 Consent is required only for information necessary for products or services; unreasonable additional consent will not be requested.
3.4 Individuals may withdraw consent at any time, with notice, though this may affect WMI’s ability to provide certain services or products.

4. Limits on Collection

WMI collects only information necessary for identified purposes, using fair and lawful means. With consent, information may also be collected from third parties, such as employment references.

5. Limits on Use, Disclosure, and Retention

Personal information will only be used for the purposes it was collected, except with consent or as permitted by law. Information is retained only as long as necessary or legally required and discarded appropriately (e.g., shredding).

6. Accuracy of Personal Information

WMI makes reasonable efforts to ensure personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Updates will only be made with the individual’s consent and as necessary.

7. Safeguarding Personal Information

WMI protects personal information with safeguards appropriate to its sensitivity:

Physical: Locked filing cabinets, restricted office access
 

Organizational: “Need-to-know” access policies
 

Technological: Passwords, encryption
 

Employees handling personal information are trained and required to maintain confidentiality. Third parties processing personal information are expected to maintain comparable safeguards.

8. Openness

WMI is transparent about its privacy policies and practices and makes information available in a generally understandable form.

9. Individual Access

Individuals may request access to their personal information by submitting a written request to WMI. WMI will:

Confirm if it holds personal information about the individual
 

Provide a summary of how the information is used
 

Identify third parties to whom information has been disclosed
 

Access may be subject to legal limitations. WMI may charge a reasonable fee for providing this information and will notify the individual in advance.

10. Complaints and Questions

Individuals may raise concerns about WMI’s compliance with this Policy:

Address:
Wight Motorsports Inc.
Attn: Privacy Coordinator
24 Laing Blvd.
St. Thomas, ON N5P 4B5

If unresolved, complaints may be made to the provincial privacy commissioner or the Federal Privacy Commissioner at:
112 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1H3
Phone: 1-800-282-1376
Website: www.privcom.gc.ca