Our website address is: https://portalbernishelter.com.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website in compliance with British Columbia (BC) and Canadian laws. By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Collection of Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us through forms or other means on our website. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
2. Use of Personal Information: We use the personal information collected from you for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or provide the services you requested.
- To improve our website and user experience.
- To send you relevant information, updates, or promotional materials, where you have provided your consent to receive such communications.
- To comply with legal obligations or enforce our website policies.
3. Consent: By providing us with your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
4. Protection of Personal Information: We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is entirely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Third-Party Disclosure: We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide you with advance notice or obtain your consent. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as they agree to keep the information confidential.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies allow us to gather information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies or receive a notification when cookies are being sent, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy: Both the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) in BC state children under the age of 13 must have parental or guardian consent for the collection of their personal information. Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.
9. Accessing and Updating Personal Information: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information in our possession. If you would like to exercise this right or have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided below.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy: We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting.
Contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: WesHewitt@PortAlberniShelter.com
The effective date of this policy is January 11th, 2024.