Privacy Policy

We, at MEALTOPIA LIFESTYLE CORP. (hereinafter MEALTOPIA) recognize the importance of client privacy and the sensitivity of the personal information that we may have concerning any individual. We have a professional and ethical obligation to keep confidential all information we receive from the client subject to the client’s instructions to provide our services. Further, we are committed to safeguarding the personal information we have or control concerning any individual.

Your privacy rights

MEALTOPIA manages your personal information in compliance with the existing federal privacy laws.

Why we collect personal information

We collect personal information for the purposes of serving the business needs of our customers. We require information to:

  • Understand and assist you, our client,
  • Ensure information is accurate and up-to-date,
  • Structure our targeted approach to your needs while providing our services.

What personal information do we collect?

Personal information is any information that identifies you. In Canada in general most of the business contact information such as your office address, job title, business phone number, email address, fax number or other related business contact information is not considered personal information. We follow reasonable and prudent business practices to collect use and disclose your personal information for the purpose of providing you with our business services.

Why we collect personal information

We collect information only by lawful and fair means. When we make directed individual requests for your relevant sensitive personal information from a particular organization or business, we will obtain your written consent. Wherever possible we collect your personal information directly from you. We may ask you for your consent, at the point of your initial contact and during the course of our relationship. Your consent may be in writing, verbal or implied as necessary to further your needs.

Dependent on the services provided, with your consent, we may obtain this relevant information from:

  • You and your dependent family members
  • Educational institutions (to verify your educational history)
  • Your employer (for example, evidence for background assessment)
  • Law enforcement (if relevant or according to specific regulations)

Consent

Our practice is to request either your written or express oral consent, which may be given in person or over the telephone if your identity is authenticated.

If you volunteer to provide relevant personal information verbally or in writing, we assume that you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Statement, or, when you initiate contact with us, we may determine that consent has been implied for us to collect, use and disclose personal information in a reasonable manner.

There are certain circumstances where we are required or permitted by law, to collect, use and disclose personal information without consent. We will handle all personal information confidentially and will substantiate the legal authority to collect, use and disclose personal information in these circumstances.

Disclosure without consent

Under certain circumstances, we will disclose your personal information without your consent:

  • when we are required or authorized by law to do so, for example if a court issues a subpoena;
  • when the use of the information is necessary to respond to an emergency that threatens the life, health or security of an individual or the public;
  • when it is necessary to establish or collect our fees; or
  • when the information is already publicly known.

Use of your information

We use your personal information to provide our business services to you.

We generally use Personal Information for the following practical purposes:

  • providing services, either directly to you or through third parties;
  • replying to your comments, questions and inquiries;
  • meeting certain legal requirements.

We may also use the Personal Information we obtain to provide you with company information, such as email notifications, newsletter subscriptions or other information which may be of interest to you. You may at any time withdraw your consent by notifying us, and we will not send you any such material.

We do not disclose or sell your personal information or business contact information to any third party to enable them to market their products and services.