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Privacy Policy: North Star HR Inc., the service provider to the jobs area of this website, has always been and will continue to be, committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personal and financial information. As part of this commitment, we have established Ten Privacy Principles to govern our actions as they relate to the use of job seeker information. We invite you to review these principles: Principle 1 - Accountability Principle 2 - Identifying Purposes Principle 3 - Consent Principle 4 - Limiting Collection Principle 5 - Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention Principle 6 - Accuracy Principle 7 - Safeguarding Job Seeker Information Principle 8 - Openness Principle 9 - Job Seeker Access Principle 10 - Handling Job Seeker Complaints and Suggestions Principle 1 - Accountability North Star is responsible for maintaining and protecting job seeker information under our control. In fulfilling this mandate, we are required to designate an individual or individuals who is/are accountable for our compliance with the Ten Privacy Principles. This person is our Company President. Principle 2 - Identifying Purposes The purposes for which job seeker information is collected shall be identified before or at the time the information is collected. Principle 3 - Consent The knowledge and consent of the job seeker is required for the collection, use or disclosure of job seeker information, except where required or permitted by law. Principle 4 - Limiting Collection The job seeker information collected must be limited to those details necessary for the purposes identified by North Star. Information must be collected by fair and lawful means. Principle 5 - Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention Job seeker information may only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected unless the job seeker has otherwise consented, or when it is required or permitted by law. Job seeker information may only be retained for the period of time required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Principle 6 - Accuracy Job seeker information must be maintained in as accurate, complete and up-to-date form as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is to be used. Principle 7 - Safeguarding Job Seeker Information Job seeker information must be protected by security safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity level of the information. Principle 8 - Openness North Star is required to make information available to our job seekers concerning the policies and practices that apply to the management of our information. Principle 9 - Job Seeker Access Upon request, a job seeker shall be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of our information, and shall be given access to it. Job seekers may verify the accuracy and completeness of our information, and may request that it be amended, if appropriate. Principle 10 - Handling Job Seeker Complaints and Suggestions Job seekers may direct any questions or inquires with respect to the privacy principles outlined above or about our practices by contacting the designated person(s) accountable for privacy at North Star HR Inc. Types of Information We Collect At North Star, we collect two types of information from our website visitors. With your consent, we collect personal information. We may also collect anonymous/non-personal information. Personal Information Personal information is information that refers to you specifically. With your consent, we may gather personal information from you over the telephone or by corresponding with you via mail or the Internet. The type of information we usually collect and maintain in your job seeker file may include: Name Mailing Address E-mail Address Telephone Number Place of Employment Professional Skills Training The choice to provide us with personal information is always yours. However, your decision to withhold particular details may limit the services we are able to provide and make it more difficult for us to advise you or suggest appropriate alternatives. If we are unable to accommodate your request based on the information that has been provided, we may ask for additional details in order to identify other ways to be of assistance. In some instances, North Star may also maintain a file containing contact history that is used for job seeker inquiry purposes. Anonymous/Non-Personal Information At North Star we routinely collect anonymous/non-personal information. Anonymous/non-personal information is information that cannot be associated with or traced back to a specific individual or business entity. For example, our web servers collect some anonymous/non-personal information automatically when you visit our website. Gathered electronically, this information may include the pages you visited, the type of web browser you are using, the level of encryption your browser supports and your Internet Protocol address. The anonymous/non-personal information collected may be used for research and analytical purposes. For example, we are able to determine how many times our online privacy policy has been visited but we do not know any specific information about those visitors. All of the information you provide to us is securely maintained and is kept strictly confidential. At North Star we are all governed by strict standards and policies to ensure your information is secure and treated with the utmost care and respect. Job seeker information is strictly confidential. With your consent we will share information with other businesses or suppliers who perform services on our behalf. Unless you authorize us to release it, or release is either required or permitted by law, we never sell, lease or trade information about you or your accounts to other parties. North Star, Affiliates and Subsidiaries To ensure you benefit from our full range of products and services and as permitted by law, client information is sometimes shared with other North Star affiliates and subsidiaries. Our Employees In the course of daily operations, access to private, sensitive and confidential information is restricted to authorized employees who have a legitimate business purpose and reason for accessing it. For example, when you call us, our designated employees will access your information to verify that you are the account-holder and to assist you in fulfilling your requests. As a condition of our employment, all employees of North Star are required to abide by the privacy standards we have established. They are also required to work within the principles of ethical behavior as set out in our internal Employee Rules and must follow all applicable laws and regulations. Employees are informed about the importance of privacy and they are required to sign a code of conduct and a confidentiality agreement that prohibits the disclosure of any job seeker or employee information to unauthorized individuals or parties. To reinforce our understanding and commitment to upholding privacy and confidentiality, employees periodically receive up-to-date literature about our privacy policies, principles and standards. Unauthorized access to and/or disclosure of job seeker information by an employee of North Star is strictly prohibited. All employees are expected to maintain the confidentiality of job seeker information at all times and failing to do so will result in appropriate disciplinary measures, which may include dismissal. Outside Service Suppliers At North Star we sometimes contract outside organizations to perform specialized services such as Help Desk Support. Our trusted service suppliers may at times be responsible for processing and handling some of the information we receive from you. For example, we give access to the HelpDesk Staff your account information to assist you in resolving the technical problem and or issue you have encountered. When we contract our suppliers to provide specialized services, they are given only the information necessary to perform those services. Additionally, they are prohibited from storing, analyzing or using that information for purposes other than to carry out the service they have been contracted to provide. In fact, our suppliers are bound by strict contractual obligations that have been designed to protect the privacy and security of your information. Furthermore, as part of our contract agreements, our suppliers and our employees are required to protect your information in a manner that is consistent with the privacy policies and practices that we have established. How You Can Protect Your Information At North Star we do our utmost to protect and safeguard your personal information. We believe there are measures you should take as well. The following is a list of things you can do to protect yourself against fraud and uninvited intrusion. Passwords Passwords are necessary to identify you and authenticate your permission to access your accounts. When you enroll in online services the passwords you use are encrypted. Encryption is presently the most effective way to achieve data security. Just as it is important for us to employ strict procedures to safeguard your information, you also should take precautions in handling your passwords. When selecting a password, we suggest that you use a combination of letters and numbers and do not use words that can be easily associated with you such as the name of a family member, a pet or the street on which you live. We also suggest that you change your password regularly. Personal Information You should not share personal information such as your Personal Identification Number, Social Insurance Number or credit card number with others unless you clearly understand the purpose of our request and you know with whom you are dealing. Online Security To make sure your connection to the protected areas of our website are secured, look for either a 'closed lock' or an 'unbroken key' icon located at the bottom right hand side of your browser's task bar. You may also check the address bar to determine if SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is active by looking at the beginning of the address. If it starts with "https" rather than the standard "http", then SSL is operating. Suspicious Solicitation From time to time, North Star will engage in promotional campaigns via telephone, mail and e-mail. If you are unsure of the information you receive from us, please call us to verify that the campaign is a legitimate North Star activity. Cookies How Cookies are Used Cookies may be used by North Star websites to improve functionality and in some cases, to provide visitors with a customized online experience. The following section describes how cookies may be used by North Star Demo websites. To Improve Functionality North Star may use non-persistent cookies to improve operations and functionality. For example, these cookies improve navigation, maintain connectivity and ensure online service sessions are secured. They do not contain personal information and they are not permanently stored for future use. Site Personalization Some of our websites use session cookies as a means of offering visitors with a personalized experience. How Cookies are Not Used Although cookies have the capability of accomplishing a variety of undertakings, North Star only uses cookies when they provide an obvious benefit to you. The following describes how North Star does not use cookies. Web Site Tracking (What sites you go to) Cookies or other information tracking technologies are not used to follow the surfing behavior of visitors once they leave North Star website. Additionally, tracking information that may be gathered during a visit to a North Star Demo website will not be used for promotional purposes. Maintaining Personal Information in a Cookie Cookies cannot be used to gather sensitive information about you or data residing on your computer. These cookies are not designed to identify you personally; rather they are intended to enhance navigation and the security of your session. We will only ask that you provide personal information if it is required to provide you with the service you have requested. This type of information is collected only with your consent and it is not used for any purpose other than what was originally disclosed to you. What are Your Choices in Relation to Cookies? If you would like to browse the North Star web site, you may do so without accepting cookies. However, you should understand that if you choose not to accept cookies, the website will not function properly or optimally and you will not be permitted to access certain secured areas. Cookies are widely used and most web browsers are configured initially to accept cookies automatically. If you prefer not to accept cookies, you may adjust your browser settings to alert you when a cookie is about to be sent, or you may configure your browser to refuse cookies automatically. If you would like to learn more about how to set your cookie options, please refer to your browser's documentation or online help for instructions. Disclaimer Any changes to our privacy policy and information handling practices shall be acknowledged in this policy in a timely manner. We may add, modify or remove portions of this policy when we feel it is appropriate to do so. I have read, understand my rights, and agree to the above Privacy Policy.*