PRIVACY STATEMENT

When you visit our website, our web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our website. Some of this information (e.g.,browser type) does not identify who you are, while other information, such as your Internet domain name or IP address may identify you. The extent of personal identification depends, in large part, on the "naming standards" followed by your Internet Service Provider.

Some section of this website may distribute small pieces of information (called "cookies") to web browsers to assist you when you return to specific areas on the site. If you have concerns about this, you can change your web browser to not accept this information or display warning messages.

When you voluntarily send us electronic mail or complete an electronic form that includes identifying information about you, we will keep a record of this information so that we can respond to you.

Our collection, use, disclosure and retention of information complies with the requirements of the federal Protection of Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA") and the B.C. Personal Information Protection Act ("PIPA"). Collected personal information will only be used by authorized to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose. We do not disclose your information to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by law. We keep the information only for the length of time necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected.

Erika Trimble collects, uses and discloses personal information in the possession, or under the control of its clients to the extent required to fulfill its professional responsibilities and to operate its business. Erika Trimble is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information provided by its clients and to protecting all personal information in its possession or control. This Privacy Statement sets out the principles and procedures that Erika Trimble follows in meeting its privacy commitments to its clients and in complying with the requirements of the federal Protection of Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA") and the B.C. Personal Information Protection Act ("PIPA").

Principle #1 - Erika Trimble is accountable for personal information in its possession or control.

Erika Trimble is accountable for all personal information in its possession or control. This includes any personal information Erika Trimble receives directly from clients who are individuals, or indirectly through clients that are organizations (e.g., corporations, government entities, not-for-profit organizations).

Erika Trimble has:

• established and put into effect policies and procedures aimed at properly protecting personal information;
• educated its principals and employees regarding its privacy policies, and of their roles and responsibilities in keeping personal information private; and
• appointed a Privacy Officer to oversee privacy issues within Erika Trimble.

If you have any questions about Erika Trimble's privacy policies and practices, Erika Trimble's Privacy Officer, can be reached by email at coach@erikatrimble.com , by phone at (604) 943-3853 and by letter at 228 - 6505 3rd Ave., Delta, BC, V4L 2N1

Principle #2 - Erika Trimble identifies the purposes for which it collects personal information from clients before it is collected.

Erika Trimble collects personal information from clients and uses and discloses such personal information only to provide the requested professional services to those clients.

Principle #3 -Erika Trimble obtains a client's consent before collecting personal information from that client.

Our engagement letters set out your responsibility to obtain any consents required under applicable privacy legislation, for collection, use and disclosure to us of personal information. By signing such engagement letters, you are formally acknowledging this responsibility.

Principle #4 - Erika Trimble collects only that personal information required to perform its professional services and to operate its business, and such information is collected by fair and lawful means.

The principals and staff involved in a particular engagement will access only the information required to complete that engagement or to deal with firm matters such as invoicing and general correspondence.

Principle #5 - Erika Trimble uses or discloses personal information only for purposes for which it has consent, or as required by law. Erika Trimble retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill those purposes.

As required by professional standards, rules of professional conduct and regulation, Erika Trimble documents the work it performs in records, commonly called working paper files. Such files may include personal information obtained from a client.

Working paper files and other files containing, for example, copies of resumes are retained for the time period required by law and regulation.

The personal information collected from a client during the course of a professional service engagement may be:

• shared with Erika Trimble's personnel participating in such engagement;
• disclosed to principals and employees within Erika Trimble to the extent required to assess compliance with applicable professional standards, rules of professional conduct, and Erika Trimble's policies, and to conduct quality control reviews of the work performed;

Erika Trimble regularly and systematically destroys, erases, or makes anonymous personal information that is no longer required to fulfill the above collection purposes, and is no longer required by laws and regulations.

Principle #6 - Erika Trimble endeavours to keep accurate, complete, and up-to-date, personal information in its possession or control, to the extent required to meet the purposes for which it was collected.

Individual clients are encouraged to contact Erika Trimble's engagement principal in charge of providing services to them to update their personal information.

Principle #7 - Erika Trimble protects the privacy of personal information in its possession or control by using security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.

Physical security (e.g., restricted access, locked rooms and filing cabinets) is maintained over personal information stored in hard copy form. Principals and employees are authorized to access personal information based on client assignment and quality control responsibilities.

Authentication is used to prevent unauthorized access to personal information stored electronically.

For files and other materials containing personal information entrusted to a third party service provider (e.g., a provider of paper based or electronic file storage), Erika Trimble obtains appropriate assurance to affirm that the level of protection of personal information by the third party is equivalent to that of Erika Trimble.

Principle #8 -Erika Trimble is open about the procedures it uses to manage personal information.

Up-to-date information on Erika Trimble's privacy policy can be obtained from Erika Trimble's Privacy Officer (see contact information under Principle #1 of this Privacy Statement).

Principle #9 - Erika Trimble responds on a timely basis to requests from clients about their personal information that Erika Trimble possesses or controls.

Individual clients of Erika Trimble have the right to contact the engagement principal in charge of providing services to them to obtain access to their personal information. Similarly, authorized officers or employees of organizations that are clients of Erika Trimble have the right to contact the engagement principal in charge of providing services to them to obtain access to personal information provided by that client. In certain situations, however, Erika Trimble may not be able to give clients access to all their personal information. In such situations, Erika Trimble will explain the reasons why access must be denied and any recourse the client may have, except where prohibited by law.

Principle #10 - Clients may challenge Erika Trimble's compliance with its Privacy Policy.

Erika Trimble has policies and procedures to receive, investigate, and respond to clients' complaints and questions relating to privacy.

To challenge Erika Trimble's compliance with its Privacy Policy, clients are asked to provide an email message or letter to Erika Trimble's Privacy Officer (see contact information under Principle #1 of this Privacy Statement). Erika Trimble's Privacy Officer will ensure that a complete investigation of the client complaint is undertaken and will report the results of this investigation to the client, in most cases, within 30 days.