VTN is committed to respecting the personal privacy of people who visit our website. This privacy statement sets out VTN’s privacy policies and practices with respect to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in connection with www.vtn-tech.com. Please read our privacy policy before using VTN’s corporate web site and applications or submitting any personal information. By using VTN’s site or applications, you are accepting and agree to the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be updated or changed by us giving reasonable notice of the revised terms, but any changes will be posted and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy periodically to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.

In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” refers to any information about an identifiable individual, as further defined under applicable Canadian laws.

Note: The privacy practices set forth in this Privacy Policy cover VTN sites and applications only. If you link to other web sites, please review the privacy policies posted at those sites as VYN is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

Collection of Information

VTN will collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. This information is only used to fulfill your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example to add you to one of our mailing lists which you can opt out of at any time in the future.

Cookie/Tracking Technology

The VTN web site may use cookie and tracking technology to gather non-user identifiable statistics such as browser type and operating system, and unique visitor count. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information will not be collected via cookies and other client side tracking technology.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Except as provided below, we will not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law. We may disclose certain personal information as follows:

• to third party service providers and to affiliated entities in order to carry out work on our behalf,
• to law enforcement agencies for the purposes of investigating fraud or other offences, or
• to legal, financial, and other professional advisors or in connection with the sale or reorganization of all or part of its business or operations.

Commitment to Data Security

VTN protects against the loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or alteration of personal information with security measures that is appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to any information collected. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings.

Links

This Site contains links to other websites, such as websites providing national search capabilities and information resources designed to inform buyers and sellers about general aspects of property that is being sold. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. Please ensure you review the privacy policies of the websites that you visit.

Security

We protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of personal information with security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. However, it is possible that any information transmitted via the Internet may be intercepted by unknown third parties. We use Verisign to have credit card data transmitted to our network servers in a secure encrypted mode.

Opt-Out

When appropriate, users of the Site are given the opportunity to (i) opt-out of receiving communications from us, (ii) remove their information from our database, or (iii) elect to no longer receive services from us. If you wish to opt-out of receiving further communications, please contact our privacy officer (the “Privacy Officer”) by email or phone using the contact information provided below.

Corrections/Contact

Users of this Site may contact the Privacy Officer to modify or correct any of their personal information that is under our control. An individual may also direct a written complaint regarding compliance with this Privacy Statement to the Privacy Officer and, within a reasonable time upon receiving the written complaint, the Privacy Officer will conduct an investigation into the matter. Within a reasonable time of concluding the investigation, the Privacy Officer will inform the complainant whether the complaint will be allowed or denied. If the Privacy Officer allows the complaint, we will take appropriate measure necessary to rectify the source of the complaint.

Privacy Contact Information

Users of this site may contact the Privacy Officer to modify or correct any personal information this is under our control. You may also direct a written complaint regarding compliance with this Privacy Policy to the Privacy Officer. The Privacy Officer will, within a reasonable time upon receiving a written complaint, conduct an investigation into the matter. Within a reasonable time of concluding the investigation, the Privacy Officer will inform the complainant whether the complaint will be allowed or denied. If the Privacy Officer allows the complaint, we will take appropriate measures necessary to rectify the source of the complaint.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy, or our collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information in connection with this Site, please contact the Privacy Officer using the information below:

By e-mail: privacy@vtn-tech.com

By Phone: (780)421-8374 ext. 108

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted.

Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to www.vtn-tech.com (the “Site”), which is operated by VTN Technologies. (“VTN”). The Site is provided to you subject to the following terms and conditions (the “Terms of Use”). These Terms of Use include important disclaimers that affect your rights.

By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not use the Site.

Changes to these Terms of Use

VTN reserves the right to make changes to these Terms of Use. The changes are effective on the earlier of (i) VTN providing you with notice of such changes, or (ii) 14 days after the revised Terms of Use are posted on the Site.

Privacy Policy

VTN collects, uses, and discloses your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy of the Site. By providing information to VTN, you consent to the use of such information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Confidentiality

The Internet is not a secure means of communication and the privacy, integrity or authenticity of any communication over the Internet between you and VTN cannot be ensured. VTN is not responsible for any damages you may suffer if you communicate confidential information over the Internet or if VTN communicates such information to you at your request.

Use of the Site

The Site is for your personal and non-commercial use. You may view and print out web pages from the Site for personal use, provided that you maintain all copyright notices, but may not otherwise copy, reproduce, modify, collect, republish, distribute, or catalogue information or material on the Site, except as expressly permitted by VTN or these Terms of Use. You may not engage in the practices of "screen scraping", "database scraping", or any other activity with the purpose of aggregating, analyzing, or republishing any content of the Site or obtaining lists of users or other information regarding individuals or businesses who use the Site, and you may not use contact information regarding individuals or businesses that is provided on the Site other than for the purposes for which such information is provided.

Monitoring Use of the Site

VTN may monitor the Site but is under no obligation to do so. You hereby waive any expectation of privacy in such information and activity. Your waiver of rights in all such monitoring does not apply to personally identifiable information which is handled by VTN in accordance with the Privacy Policy of the Site.

Intellectual Property

The copyright to the Site, the design and appearance of the Site, and all of the materials and content on the Site are owned by or licensed to VTN. These materials are protected by law against unauthorized copying and reproduction. Any use, reproduction or distribution of material, including by caching, framing, scraping, or similar means, from the Site (except as permitted herein) without written permission of VTN is expressly prohibited.

VTN Technologies and Olé™ and related marks and designs are registered or unregistered trade-marks of VTN or its affiliates or associates. Other service and product marks that appear on the Site are the trade-marks of their respective owners. The display of any trade-marks on the Site does not imply that a license has been granted for any further use.

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by VTN, all information provided by you, including, without limitation, any suggestions, comments or know-how you may provide to VTN through the Site, is provided on a non-confidential basis and becomes the exclusive property of VTN. You expressly consent to the unrestrained use of all such information by VTN. Your waiver of rights in all such information does not apply to personally identifiable information which is handled by VTN in accordance with the Privacy Policy of the Site.

No Endorsement

The Site may contain links to other sites. Such other sites were independently developed by parties other than VTN. These links are for your convenience only and VTN does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or appropriateness of the information contained at such sites or endorse the viewpoints expressed at such sites. Any mention of another party or its product or service on the Site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an express or implied endorsement of that party or its advice, opinions, information, products or services.

Indemnity

You hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless VTN and the partners, members, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, consultants, lawyers and agents of VTN, from any and all third party claims, liability, damages or costs they incur arising as a result of your misuse of the Site, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of VTN or any person or entity.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, including the provisions set forth under the additional pages linked below, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Site. It supersedes and replaces all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, with respect to the Site.