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Your Privacy with us Online

Any personal information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained by Opus Framing & Art Supplies complies with provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act of British Columbia, Canada, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Canada.

What information is collected automatically by our website server:

When you visit our website to browse, read pages or download information, our web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our website. The following information is collected and stored:

1. The Internet Protocol Address and/or domain name used. The Internet Protocol Address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer. The address can be translated to determine the domain name of your service provider;
2. The type of operating system and browser that you use;
3. The date and time of your visit; and
4. The web pages or services you accessed.

Information collected automatically in this manner is used for purposes such as improving web services, website management and assessing system performance, based on cumulative data from website traffic. Opus Framing & Art Supplies does not use this information to determine your personal identity unless required to do so by law.

What information is collected by Opus:

When you voluntarily send us electronic mail, we will keep a record of this information so that we can respond to you. This information is not retained in our permanent records, and is only used for the duration of the email discussion.

When you sign up to join our email list, we will add your name to our electronic mailing list because you have given us specific permission to do so. This is also the case if you ask us to add you to our mailing list during the course of correspondence, or you complete an electronic form that includes identifying information about you for the purpose of future use.

How we protect and use the personal information that we collect:

Whether you have given us your address for temporary (email inquiries) or permanent use (electronic mailing list), your personal information will only be used by authorized Opus staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected.

We do not disclose your personal information to other public or private bodies or individuals except as authorized or required by law. We will only keep your information for the length of time necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was originally collected.We also request that you update us on any changes to your contact information.

If at any time you wish to access the information which we have collected about you, please email us at: privacy@opusframing.com

Opus Framing & Art Supplies is obligated to protect your personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use disclosure or disposal. Such security measures have always been an integral component of the day-to-day operating practices of Opus Framing & Art Supplies. This is part of our continuing commitment to the protection of the personal information of our customers.

Cookies

A 'Cookie' is a small file stored on your computer by your web browser when using some internet sites. Cookies can also store personal information such as your name, email, address, home or work address, or telephone number. 'Persistent Cookies' can use this type of personal information to identify you whenever you access a web site. 'Sessional Cookies' are used to help you move around a website and do not store personal information.

Opus Framing & Art Supplies does not use 'Persistent Cookies' (which may store personal information), however we may use Sessional Cookies (which do not store personal information).

If you have concerns about this feature of your web browser, you can change your browser to not accept this information or to display warning messages. Please review the on-line help documents associated with your browser in order to access these features.

Links to other websites:

Visitors to the Opus Framing & Art Supplies website should be aware that the Opus Framing & Art Supplies website includes links to other websites. When you link to another website, Opus' Privacy Policy does not apply to that site because we are not the owners/operators. Although we are not responsible for the privacy practices or contents of other sites, we do suggest you review the Privacy Policies of all sites you visit, for your own protection.

Who to contact for more information about your privacy:

Any questions regarding Opus' privacy policy can be sent directly to Opus' Marketing Department at: privacy@opusframing.com
or
Opus' Marketing Department
3445 Cornett Rd
Vancouver, BC V5M 2H3
Telephone 604-435-9991 Ext. 2
Fax 604-435-9941