PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy statement sets out the privacy policy of The Telemark (A Development of Catamount Properties).

THE TELEMARK PRIVACY POLICY

THE TELEMARK’s PRIVACY PRINCIPLES


I. Information Accountability Under Our Control

II. Collection of Personal Information and Purpose

III. Consent of Individual Regarding Personal Information

IV. Collection of Personal Information - Limitations

V. Disclosure of Retention of Personal Information - Limiting Use

VI. Information Collected - Accuracy

VII. Protection of Personal Information and Security Safeguards

VIII. Management of Policies and Practices – Information Available

IX. Disclosure of Personal Information and Individual Access

X. Inquiries, Challenges or Complaints

SCOPE AND APPLICATION

This Privacy Policy is the set of guidelines observed by THE TELEMARK with regard to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. Each Policy must be read in conjunction with the accompanying commentary. The commentary in THE TELEMARK Privacy Policy has been tailored to reflect personal information on issues specific to THE TELEMARK.

The scope and application of the THE TELEMARK Privacy Policy are as follows:

• The Policy applies to personal information about THE TELEMARK's customers and other individuals that is collected, used or disclosed by THE TELEMARK.

• This Policy is subject to change, and may be supplemented or modified by additional terms applicable between THE TELEMARK and an individual.

DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Collection – Is the act of gathering, obtaining, recording, or acquiring personal information.

Consent – Is the voluntary agreement of the collection, use and disclosure of personal information for purposes defined. Consent can be either express, implied or deemed, and can be provided directly by the individual or by an authorized representative. Express consent can be given orally, electronically or in writing. Implied consent is consent that can reasonably be inferred from an individual's action or inaction. Deemed consent is consent that is deemed to be given pursuant to applicable legislation or other regulations.

Disclosure – Is the act of making personal information available to a individual or third party.

Personal information – is the information about an identifiable individual. Personal information also excludes certain information as is excluded pursuant to applicable legislation or other regulations, such as publicly available information or business contact information, as and when applicable. Personal information does not include aggregated information that cannot be associated with a specific individual.


Third party - an individual or organization outside THE TELEMARK.

Use - the treatment, handling and management of personal information by and within an organization.

I. Information Accountability Under Our Control

THE TELEMARK is responsible for personal information under its control and shall designate one or more persons who are accountable for THE TELEMARK's compliance with the following principles.

I. A. THE TELEMARK shall designate one or more persons to be accountable for compliance with the Policy. The Controlling Partner/Owner is entitled to delegate day-to-day responsibility for administration of this Privacy Policy and related privacy policies and practices to other employees.

I. B. THE TELEMARK shall make known, upon request, the title of the person or persons designated to oversee THE TELEMARK's compliance with the Policy.

I. C. THE TELEMARK is responsible for personal information in its possession or under its control. THE TELEMARK shall use appropriate means to protect personal information while information is being processed by a third party on behalf of THE TELEMARK (see Policy VII.).

I. D. THE TELEMARK shall implement policies and procedures to give effect to the Policy, including:

1) implementing procedures to protect personal information and to oversee THE TELEMARK's compliance with the THE TELEMARK Privacy Policy;

2) establishing procedures to receive and respond to inquiries or complaints;

3) training and communicating to staff about THE TELEMARK's policies and practices; and

4) developing public information to explain THE TELEMARK's policies and practices.

II. Collection of Personal Information and Purpose

THE TELEMARK shall identify and document the purposes for which personal information is collected at or before the time the personal information is collected or, when appropriate, at or before the time the personal information is used for a new purpose.

II. A. THE TELEMARK collects personal information for the following purposes:

1) to establish and maintain a responsible commercial relationship with customers;

2) for purposes identified to individuals or purposes obvious to individuals, in respect of particular collections of personal information;

3) to meet legal and regulatory requirements;

4) to understand needs and preferences of individuals;

5) to develop, enhance, market and/or provide products and services;

6) to manage and develop THE TELEMARK's business and operations, including transfer of data among affiliated entities.

Further references to "identified purposes" mean the purposes identified in this Principle.

II. B. THE TELEMARK shall, as appropriate, specify orally, electronically or in writing the identified purposes to the individual at or before the time personal information is collected. Upon request, persons collecting personal information shall explain these identified purposes or refer the individual to a designated person within THE TELEMARK who shall explain the purposes.

III. Consent of Individual Regarding Personal Information

The knowledge and consent of an individual are generally required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information. In certain circumstances personal information can be collected, used or disclosed without the knowledge and consent of the individual, such as in the case of an emergency where the life, health or security of an individual is threatened.

THE TELEMARK may disclose personal information without knowledge or consent to a lawyer or other advisor representing THE TELEMARK, to collect a debt, to comply with a subpoena, warrant or other court order, or as may be otherwise required or authorized by law.

III. A. In obtaining consent, THE TELEMARK shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that an individual is advised of the identified purposes for which personal information will be used or disclosed. Purposes shall be stated in a manner that can be reasonably understood by the individual.

III. B. Generally, THE TELEMARK shall seek consent to use and disclose personal information at the same time it collects the information. However, THE TELEMARK may seek consent to use and disclose personal information after it has been collected, but before it is used or disclosed for a new purpose.

III. C. THE TELEMARK will require individuals to consent to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information as a condition of the supply of a product or service only if such collection, use or disclosure is reasonably required to fulfill the identified purposes.

III. D. In determining the appropriate form of consent, THE TELEMARK shall take into account the sensitivity of the personal information and the reasonable expectations of the individual.

III. E. Where consent is required for a particular use or disclosure, an individual may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Individuals may contact THE TELEMARK for more information regarding the implications of withdrawing consent.

IV. Collection of Personal Information - Limitations

THE TELEMARK shall limit the collection of personal information to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by THE TELEMARK and as permitted by law.

IV. A. THE TELEMARK collects personal information primarily from the individual to whom the information relates.

IV. B. THE TELEMARK may also collect personal information from other sources including credit bureaus or other third parties who represent that they have the right to disclose the information, or as otherwise permitted by law.

V. Disclosure of Retention of Personal Information - Limiting Use

THE TELEMARK shall 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. THE TELEMARK shall retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes or as required or permitted by law.

V.A. THE TELEMARK may disclose an individual's personal information to:

1) a person who in the reasonable judgment of THE TELEMARK is seeking the information as an agent of the individual;

2) a company or individual employed by THE TELEMARK to perform functions on its behalf, such as but not limited to research or data processing;

3) another company or individual for the development, enhancement, marketing or provision of any of THE TELEMARK's products and services;

4) an agent used by THE TELEMARK to evaluate the individual's creditworthiness or to collect the individual's account;

5) a credit reporting agency;

6) a public authority or agent of a public authority, if in the reasonable judgment of THE TELEMARK, it appears that there is imminent danger to life or property which could be avoided or minimized by disclosure of the information;

7) another entity as part of a merger, a sale of assets or all or part of a business, or any other corporate change or re-organization;

8) a third party or parties, where the individual consents to such disclosure or disclosure is required or permitted by law.

V. B. Only THE TELEMARK employees with a business need to know, or whose duties reasonably so require, are granted access to personal information about individuals.

V. C. Depending on the circumstances, where personal information has been used to make a decision about an individual, THE TELEMARK shall retain, for a reasonable period of time, either the actual information or the rationale for making the decision.

V. D. THE TELEMARK shall maintain reasonable and systematic controls, schedules and practices for information and records retention and destruction which apply to personal information that is no longer necessary or relevant for the identified purposes or required or permitted by law to be retained. Such information shall be destroyed, erased or made anonymous.

V. E.Where appropriate, THE TELEMARK may communicate updates of personal information to third parties.

VI. Information Collected – Accuracy

THE TELEMARK shall take steps to ensure that personal information is as accurate, complete and up-to-date as is appropriate for its purposes.

VI. A. Personal information used by THE TELEMARK shall be sufficiently accurate, complete and up-to-date to minimize the possibility that inappropriate information may be used to make a decision about an individual.

VI. B. THE TELEMARK shall update personal information about individuals as and when reasonably necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as reasonably requested by the individual.

VII. Protection of Personal Information and Security Safeguards

THE TELEMARK shall protect personal information by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.

VII. A. THE TELEMARK shall take appropriate and reasonable steps to protect personal information against such risks as loss or theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, modification or destruction.

VII. B. THE TELEMARK shall take appropriate and reasonable steps to protect personal information disclosed to third parties, for example by contractual agreements stipulating the confidentiality of the information and the purposes for which it is to be used.

VIII. Management of Policies and Practices - Information Available

THE TELEMARK shall make readily available to individuals specific information about its policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.

VIII. A. Copies of the Policy will be made available upon request.

VIII. B. THE TELEMARK shall make information about its policies and procedures easy to understand, including:

1) the title and addresses of the person or persons accountable for THE TELEMARK's compliance with the Policy and to whom inquiries or complaints can be forwarded;

2) the means of gaining access to personal information held by THE TELEMARK; and

3) a description of the type of personal information held by THE TELEMARK, including a general account of its use.

IX. Disclosure of Personal Information and Individual Access

Upon request, THE TELEMARK shall inform an individual of the existence, use and disclosure of his or her personal information, at a minimal or no cost to the individual. An individual shall be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.

IX. A. In certain situations, THE TELEMARK may not be able to provide access to all the personal information that it holds about an individual. For example, THE TELEMARK may not provide access to information if doing so would likely reveal personal information about a third party or could reasonably be expected to threaten the life or security of an individual. Also, THE TELEMARK may not provide access to information if disclosure would reveal confidential commercial information, if the information is protected by solicitor-client privilege, if the information was generated in the course of a formal dispute resolution process, or if the information was collected in relation to the investigation of a breach of an agreement or a contravention of a law. If access to personal information cannot be provided, THE TELEMARK shall, upon request, provide the reasons for denying access.

IX. B. In order to safeguard personal information, an individual may be required to provide sufficient identification information to permit THE TELEMARK to authorize access to the individual's file.

IX. C. Individuals can seek access to their personal information by contacting a designated representative at THE TELEMARK.

IX. D. THE TELEMARK will endeavor to respond to all requests within 30 days or, in any event, as required or permitted by applicable law.

X. Inquiries, Challenges or Complaints

An individual shall be able to address a challenge concerning compliance with the above principles to the designated person or persons accountable for THE TELEMARK's compliance with the Policy.

X. A. THE TELEMARK shall maintain procedures for addressing and responding to all inquiries or complaints from individuals about THE TELEMARK's handling of personal information.

X. B. THE TELEMARK shall inform its customers about the existence of these procedures as well as the availability of complaint procedures.

X. C. The person or persons accountable for compliance with this Policy may seek external advice where appropriate before providing a final response to individual complaints.