Our Privacy Policy

Accountability

The Giffin Group Inc. is responsible for personal information in its control, including information that may be transferred to a service provider performing services for, or on behalf of The Giffin Group Inc. The Giffin Group Inc. has established these privacy guidelines, procedures and practices, to safeguard such personal information. 

Purpose

The Giffin Group Inc. identifies the purposes for which it collects personal information either before or at the time of collection. 

Consent

The Giffin Group Inc. collects, uses, and discloses personal information only with the consent of the individual, or as otherwise allowed by law. Consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information may be expressed or implied, as appropriate. Individuals may withdraw their consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and considerations. 

Collection

The Giffin Group Inc. only collects personal information that is necessary for the purpose identified. Personal information is collected directly from the individual, and may, with consent or as otherwise allowed by law, be collected from other sources. 

Use, disclosure and retention

Personal information is not, without consent, used or disclosed to a third party for any purpose other than that for which it was collected, unless such use or disclosure is required or allowed by law. This may include use or disclosure in order to protect The Giffin Group Inc. interests in civil proceedings and in proceedings involving criminal activity, fraud or misrepresentation. The Giffin Group Inc. retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purpose or as otherwise required or allowed by law. 

Accuracy

The Giffin Group Inc. uses reasonable efforts to ensure that personal information is accurate and complete for the purposes for which it is to be used. 

Safeguards

The Giffin Group Inc. protects the security and confidentiality of personal information with safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. 

Openess

The Giffin Group Inc. privacy guidelines are available to clients and the public. Upon written request addressed to the compliance officer, we will provide a copy of these guidelines, and respond to inquiries about our practices relating to personal information. 

Individual Access

An individual may request to be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of personal information pertaining to him or her. The Giffin Group Inc. will provide appropriate access to such information that it holds. If The Giffin Group Inc.determines not to provide access to personal information, we will provide an explanation. Individuals may request the correction of personal information The Giffin Group Inc. holds about them, and if we find that what we have is incorrect, we will correct it. 

Concerns,inquiries or requests

Any concern, inquiry or request related to privacy should be made in writing to the following.