Privacy Policy

Mainlandweb respects the privacy of our online visitors, and we would like you to understand how we collect, use and safeguard any personal information you provide to us on our website. We will post any changes to this policy here, and by using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our current policy. Under some circumstances, we may be required to disclose such information in accordance with the Statutory Acts or other legal requirements of Ontario.

Mainlandweb does not collect personal information about website visitors unless you choose to provide that information to us, thereby giving us permission to use that information to complete their inquiry, request or order. Mainlandweb does not sell personal information to outside parties.

Mainlandweb does not collect any specific personal information about website visitors — such as name, postal address, or e-mail address—except. Personal information is obtained from online transactions such as forum registrations, online store purchases, e-mail newsletter subscriptions, E-cards (online postcards), online surveys, membership purchases, donation pledges, and so on. If Mainlandweb is provided with such information, you are giving us permission to use that information to respond to, or process your request. For monetary transactions this information is temporarily stored until the transaction has been completed.

Mainlandweb automatically collects and stores "non-personally identifiable" information for statistical purposes. This information helps us monitor how visitors use our site. This information includes: your browser software (e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape Navigator), operating system (e.g., Windows or Macintosh), name and domain of your Internet Service Provider (e.g., AOL, NET.com), and the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer you are using. As stated above, this information does not identify you personally.

If you indicated on one of our online forms that you were interested in receiving Guyana or Caribbean news and information, you will receive regular e-mails regarding these, events, and news. To have your name removed from this e-newsletter listing, please send request to contact@mainlandweb.com. Other than as described above, Mainlandweb does not sell, exchange, or release your personal information (name, e-mail address, postal address, etc.), to any third parties without your permission.

The Mainlandweb website contains links to other websites, both non-profit and commercial. Although every effort is made to ensure that all links are reputable and relevant, we are not responsible for the content or practices that appear on these third party sites. Once you leave our website, you are subject to the privacy policy of the website containing that document. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any sites they visit to ensure their personal information is being protected.

Mainlandweb does not collect any specific personal information about children such as name, address or e-mail address unless it is knowingly provided to us. Children should always ask parents for permission before providing personal information to any website or when purchasing products or services online.

By using the Mainlandweb website, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Mainlandweb reserves the right to change this privacy policy at any time, and changes posted on the website will be effective immediately.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, or request access to or changes to information about you, please e-mail us at contact@mainlandweb.com.