For over 40 years, Canadian automotive and related industries have relied on statistical vehicle information supplied by R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. to provide valuable insight about the automotive marketplace. We safeguard personal privacy by offering products and services consistent with our commitment to R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Privacy Principles.


Polk Online Privacy Policy 

R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. does not use cookies or other means of identification to track or monitor individual patrons who visit our website.

R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. does not collect any personal information online, except that information which is volunteered by visitors.

When a visitor volunteers information, R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. uses only the information necessary to fulfill a customer request or to respond to a customer inquiry.


R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Privacy Principles

R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. does not market personally identifiable information.

• We do not actively gather, aggregate into a database, update, or disseminate personal information.
  
• Government and industry clients may entrust R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. with the vehicle information they gather. This information may contain elements of personally identifiable information. R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. does not market or disclose this personal information to third parties.
  
• Any personally identifiable information used during statistical compilation is used solely for validation and verification.

R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. keeps all client information secure from unauthorized access.

• We maintain physical and electronic security of our facilities and systems to protect data (personal or statistical) from unauthorized access, use, or dissemination.
  
• We maintain internal practices to protect the security of information by limiting access to data, systems, and facilities.

R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. works within regulatory requirements to maintain the best information value for our customers while safeguarding personal privacy.

• Our statistical information is fully compliant with our privacy principles, contractual agreements, and all applicable Federal and Provincial laws.
  
• We maintain an executive level committee that reviews the use and distribution of information by R. L. Polk Canada, Inc.
  
• We maintain an awareness of legislative and administrative actions that affect our ability to provide high-quality information to our clients. We work to influence those actions, where appropriate, to deliver value to our clients.
  
• We advise our customers about data compliance and permissible uses.

R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. includes privacy principles and practices in its standards for employee ethics.

• We expect all Polk employees to share in upholding the public's confidence and trust, and to apply Polk’s privacy principles and practices in every aspect of our business.
  
• We include Polk privacy principles and practices as part of the orientation program for all new employees.
  
• We conduct regular information sharing meetings and maintain electronic bulletin boards to educate employees on compliance issues.
  
  
  How To Contact R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Concerning Privacy Issues
  
  Feel free to contact:
  
  Paul Maxmen
  Director, Compliance & Government Relations
  R.L. Polk Canada, Inc.
  703 Evans Avenue, Suite 501
  Toronto, Ontario
  Canada
  M9C 5E9
  Telephone: (416) 626-5222 Ext. 5371
  paul_maxmen@polk.com
  
  
  Notification of Changes
  
  R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. reserves the right to alter this privacy policy from time to time and such changes will be effective when this privacy policy is revised.