Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how Flashrock HR manages and safeguards the information collected and used through this website. In General, Flashrock HR may use the information it collects for management and promotion of Flashrock HR. We recognize the importance of and sensitivity to the privacy of personal information. Flashrock HR endeavours to provide a safe website for all ages and protect any personal information we hold. We have implemented this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy.
Why We Collect Information?
Flashrock HR collects information from its customers at several different points on our website. Flashrock HR produces direct marketing materials concerning our services and developments in the field of Human Resources. On our website, in common with many other commercial websites, we may monitor traffic patterns, site usage and related site information in order to optimize our web service. We may provide aggregated information to third parties, but these statistics do not include any identifiable personal information.
What Information We Collect and How We Collect It?
We collect information only by lawful and fair means. Wherever possible, we collect your personal information directly from you. We collect several different types of information on our website through search functions, responses to surveys, feedback, contests, and the like. On some of our websites, we offer assessment tools that ask you to provide self-assessment information. We collect "personal information," which is information that can be used to identify you individually, such as your name, address and phone number. Flashrock HR employees may have access to your personal information only for legitimate business purposes, and are required to protect the confidentiality of your personal information.
When you request information from Flashrock HR and/or supply information through the website that personally identifies you and/or allows us to contact you, but not limited to, when you fill out a subscription form or consulting expertise inquiry, opt in to receive emails from Flashrock HR, or agree to participate in surveys, you are agreeing to share such information, including your name, email address, title, occupation, company or university affiliation, industry, region, relationship to Flashrock HR, reason for contacting Flashrock HR, and any message you submit, with Flashrock HR, its agents, representatives and affiliates, and you should know that Flashrock HR may disclose such information to its agents, representatives and affiliates for marketing and promotional purposes. We may collect the email addresses of those who send us email messages; however, we will not send unsolicited email to any of the addresses we collect or share those addresses with any unaffiliated third party, except in the limited circumstances set forth below.
Note, however, that you will have the ability to opt out of receiving future emails from Flashrock HR. To unsubscribe, click the unsubscribe link on the bottom of the email or reply to any Flashrock HR email with unsubscribe in the title.
If you elect to apply to Flashrock HR for employment, including any and all materials submitted by you, all of the information you submit becomes the property of Flashrock HR and may be used for any and all purposes ordinarily associated with processing an employment application, as well as for marketing and promotional purposes. We normally retain information from candidates after a decision has been made, unless you ask us not to retain the information. If we offer you a job, which you accept, the information will be retained in accordance with our privacy procedures for employee records.
Children's Privacy
Flashrock HR considers the protection of children's privacy, especially online, to be of the utmost importance. This site is not directed at children 16 years of age or younger. Flashrock HR, therefore, will not intentionally collect information or solicit personal information about anyone under the age of 16, and requests that no such information be submitted to us.
Use of Information
Flashrock HR uses the information we collect from all of our web pages to provide, maintain, protect and improve the content on our website, as well as the services we offer. Flashrock HR also uses this information to offer you tailored content. When you contact Flashrock HR, we may keep a record of your communication to help solve any issues you might be facing. Where you have indicated that you wish to receive additional information, Flashrock HR may use your email address to inform you about our services, such as letting you know about upcoming changes or improvements. Flashrock HR uses information collected from cookies and other technologies to improve your user experience and the overall quality of our services.
We may use cookies or other technology to obtain certain types of information when your web browser accesses our website. "Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Our website may use cookies and other technology to store pertinent user information during a session to speed navigation and keep track of items and to collect anonymous traffic data that we may use to enhance our website and for marketing and promotional purposes. The "help" portion of the toolbar on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive new cookies, and how to disable cookies altogether.
We use your personal information to provide human resources consulting services to you, to administer our customer (project and billing databases) and to include you in any direct marketing activities. If you tell us that you no longer wish to receive information about our services, or about new developments in the law, we will not send any further material.
Disclosure of Information
Flashrock HR does not disclose your personal information to any third party to enable them to market their products and services. For example, we will not sell your information.
Under certain circumstances, Flashrock HR will disclose your personal information:
- when you have provided consent to the disclosure;
- if we retain law firms at your request;
- to comply with legal requirements for such disclosure or authorized by law to do so, for example if a court issues a subpoena or court order;
- where it is necessary to collect fees; or
- where we engage a third party to provide administrative services (such as computer back-up services) and the third party is bound by our privacy policy.
Consent
By using our services and accessing our website, you are consenting to the information collection and use practices described in this Privacy Policy, and you adhere to the terms and conditions posted on the website. By submitting your information, you agree that it will be governed by our Privacy Policy. In most cases, we shall ask you to specifically consent, if we collect, use, or disclose your personal information. Generally, we ask for consent in writing, but in some circumstances, we may accept your oral consent. Sometimes, your consent may be implied through your conduct with us.
Additional Terms for Certain Websites
The following additional information applies to our websites that require registration. Generally, you are not required to provide personal information as a condition of using our website, except as may be necessary to provide you with a product or service that you have requested. However, some of our websites are restricted to certain individuals such as human resources professionals or our direct clients and we may require these individuals to register upon entry by providing us with certain information.
Our website contains links to other sites, which are not governed by this privacy policy. These links to third party websites are provided as a convenience and are for informational purposes only. Flashrock HR does not endorse, and is not responsible for, these linked websites.
Our Commitment to Security
We have put in place physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and help prevent unauthorized access, maintain data security, and correctly use the information we collect online. Flashrock HR applies security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, such as retaining physical information in a secure location and making personal information accessible only to authorized employees on a need-to-know basis.
How to Contact Us?
If you have any questions about our privacy policy statement or our use of your information you can contact us directly. Email is not a 100% secure medium, and you should be aware of this when contacting us to send personal or confidential information.
Email: lisa.mcfarland@flashrockhr.com with the subject line: Attention Privacy Office
Phone: +1 (416) 525 2543
Notification of Changes
Flashrock HR regularly reviews all of its policies and procedures and reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy from time to time. If we alter our Privacy Policy, we will display any changes on our website so our customers are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we may disclose it. Effective date of Privacy Policy: September 21, 2020.
PIPEDA Requirements
All businesses engaged in commercial activities must comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. The Act gives you rights concerning the privacy of your personal information.
For more information: PIPEDA Legislation
