At TSC Stores L.P. we recognize that protecting the privacy of personal information is a very important principle in building and maintaining our relationship with our customers. This policy describes the commitment of TSC Stores L.P. and the rights of our customers regarding personal information. It complies fully with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (the "Act") and is based on the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information. This policy applies to the collection, storage, use, disclosure, protection, and accuracy of Personal Information collected and controlled by TSC Stores L.P. Definitions: Collect - to gather, acquire, or obtain Personal Information from any source, including third parties. Consent - voluntary agreement with what is being done or proposed. Consent can either be express or implied. Express consent is given explicitly, either orally or in writing. Implied consent may reasonably be inferred from the action or inaction of the customer or employee. Direct Marketing - direct communication targeted to Customers, including mail, fax or electronic mail. Personal Information - information about an identifiable Customer recorded in any form. Although the kind of Personal Information depends largely on the specific purpose, TSC Stores L.P. may typically collect name, address, phone number, date of birth, e-mail address, credit card number, gender, language preference, merchandise category preferences, driver's licence number. Does not include name, title, business address and phone number. Supplier - a company under contract to provide services, data collection, or processing services to TSC Stores L.P. Summary of Principles: PRINCIPLE 1: Identifying Purposes TSC Stores L.P. shall identify the purposes for which Personal Information is collected at or before the time the information is collected. 1.1 TSC Stores L.P. provides Customers with information that explains why the Personal Information is needed and how the Personal Information will be used or disclosed. 1.2 TSC Stores L.P. obtains consent of Customers before using Personal Information for a purpose that has not been specified, unless the new purpose is required by law. 1.3 TSC Stores L.P. collects Personal Information for the following purposes: