Privacy Policy & Statement
Purpose and Use
We collect and use personal and sensitive information for a variety of purposes, including:
- Confirming identities
- Obtaining information from credit reporting agencies, banks and other references
- Determining the creditworthiness, financial stability, and business ethics of clients, prospective customers, and suppliers
- Meeting the policies and standards required to secure the investment capital needed for our financial products and services
- Administering contacts and all other purposes as set out in our leases and financial services agreements
- Identification of specific stored client records
- Statistical analysis related to the provision of financial services
- Reporting account information to credit reporting agencies and other creditors
- Complying with subpoenas, legal orders, and applicable legislation
- Assisting in crime detection and prevention
- Meeting all other legal and regulatory requirements
We will collect personal information only by fair and lawful means and will collect only information required for us to carry out the activities outlined above. We will not use personal information for other purposes without the consent of the individual except as otherwise required by law.
Personal information will not be shared with or disclosed to any third party for any purpose or reason other than those outlined above.
Security of Information
Maintaining confidentiality is a responsibility we take very seriously. Our operations and internal procedures include strict policies to safeguard the privacy of confidential information.
Security measures have been taken to prevent unauthorized access to client records in every format. Any and all client information no longer needed is rendered illegible and purposefully destroyed before being discharged.
All Westport employees have signed a non-disclosure & confidentiality statement, obliging them to protect privileged information learned in the course of their duties, both during and after the term of their employment. Each member of our staff recognizes and shares our committment to privacy.
Westport pledges that we will at all times treat the confidential information of our clients and business partners with the same standard of caution and care as we would treat our own confidential information of a similar nature.
NOTE: Users of this web site should be aware that information exchanged via the Internet or e-mail may not be secure and could be intercepted by other parties. Westport offers alternative methods of communicating sensitive information for those clients who have concerns regarding Intenet security.
Accuracy & Access
We will strive to ensure that all personal information used is accurate, complete, and as up-to-date as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used. Any individual whose personal information has ben provided to us may contact us to verify the accuracy and completeness of ther personal information on file, and have it corrected or ammended as appropriate.
Should you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policies and/or your personal information, you may submit a written request to the address detailed below.
Westport Leasing Corporation
11198 - 84th Avenue Box 33026
Delta, B.C. CANADA V4C 2L7
Phone: (604) 681-1260 | Toll Free: 1 (800) 667-0747
Fax: (604) 681-1680 | Toll Free Fax: 1 (800) 667-4426