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Web Privacy Act

Margo Bates is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information collected on this site in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA) and the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

Margo Bates collects information from users through book reviews, media and readers comments, workshop and newsletter registration, on line merchandise sales and Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook fan page membership.  As the sole owner of the information collected on this website, Margo Bates will not sell, share or rent this information to others.  It will be used solely for Margo Bates' business purposes.

This website contains links to other sites.  Please note that Margo Bates is not responsible for the privacy practices of other such sites.  Margo Bates encourages users, when leaving her site, to read the privacy policy of every web site that collects personally identifiable information.

Security and Confidentiality

Every on line transaction and contribution on this site occurs through a safe, private and secure system that protects the user's personal information.  From time to time, Margo Bates may communicate with customers via e-mail and/or newsletter.  If a customer does not wish further communication, he or she is given an opportunity to opt out.

If at any time Margo Bates decides to use personal information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection, she will request permission from the user.

Contact Information

Margo Bates
P.O. Box 45019
Ocean Park RPO
Surrey, BC V4A 1H3

Phone: 604-536-9501
E-Mail: info@margobates.com

Privacy Officer: Margo Bates, owner

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