At Hart Stores Inc. Companies Limited and its subsidiaries and divisions, the protection of personal  information has always been of great importance. Hart Stores Inc. is committed to maintaining the  accuracy,confidentiality, integrity and security of your personal information. This Privacy Code is based on the requirements of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA"), as well  as  applicable provincial privacy laws and is part of our commitment to ensuring that personal  information in our possession is protected and is only collected, used and disclosed in accordance with applicable laws.

What is personal information?

Personal information is any information about an identifiable person, other than certain business contact information. It can include such things as a person’s home address, date of birth, social insurance number, medical and financial information. The type of personal information that is collected from  you also  depends on the nature of the transaction. Here are some examples of the type of personal information we collect, use and/or disclose:

Retail: In stores, Hart Stores Inc. will collect and use such personal information as is necessary to process your transaction, including verifying your identity when required. You may be asked to provide personal information when returning products which information is only used for the protection of Hart Stores Inc.’s business.

Online: Hart Stores Inc. asks for your name, address, email address, and other personal information  when you create an account online. You will also be

Privacy Principles

1. Accountability  Hart Stores Inc. is responsible for personal information under its control, including any personal information disclosed to third parties for handling or administrative purposes. Hart Stores Inc. has designated a national Privacy