PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

The BC Food & Beverage Association (the “BCFB”, “we”, “our” or “us”) owns and operates www.bcfoodconnection.ca, the BC Food Connection website (the “website”) and we are committed to protecting your  privacy.  The purpose of this private policy is to inform you of the personal information that may be collected from you when visiting our website and how that information may be used.

This privacy policy relates only to information collected from you about yourself or your business as a result of your visit to the website.  Your information and your business with the BCFB are kept in strict confidence. Only authorized personnel have access to your information. Our procedures and systems are designed to protect your information from error, loss and unauthorized access.

We may change our Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice. 

By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy.

What information do we collect?

• We collect information from you when you register/get listed on the site or participate in another site feature.
• When registering, we will ask you for your name, your company name, email address, phone number, website address, where you are located and other information.
• Like many websites, we use “cookies” to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our websites. Please refer to the “Do we use ‘cookies’?” section below for information about cookies and how we use them.

How do we use your information?

The purpose of this website is to connect companies that are looking for or can provide co-packing or processing capacity and/or have a commercial or a commissary kitchen.  When you register to get listed on the website, you are agreeing to have your information publicly displayed to anyone who visits the site.

We may use your information to send out communication, newsletters or relevant information. 

How long do we keep your information?

We keep your information as long as it is reasonably necessary for us to complete our dealings with you, or as may be required by law, whichever is longer.

Do we use cookies?

BCFB also uses “cookies” to collect information. A cookie is a small data file that most major web sites write to your hard drive for record keeping purposes when you visit them. Cookies allow us to measure activity on the site and to improve your user experience, for example by remembering your passwords and viewing preferences.

Cookies are used by us to measure activity on the site and to make improvements and updates based on which areas are popular and which are not. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you’d prefer,

you can set yours to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, it is possible that some parts of the site, will not function properly if you do so.

You can give or withdraw your consent. We need your consent before obtaining or using or disclosing this information about you to anyone (The exception is when we are required by law, or it is necessary for our protection). You can withdraw this consent whenever you want, unless legal requirements prevent this.

Are there third-party links?

It is important to note that www.bcfoodconnection.ca may include links to other third-party sites and that those sites may not follow the same privacy policy.  Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.

Articles on this site may also include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

Do we use analytics?

We use behavioral and other user interaction information to help us improve our site experience and ease of use, as well as to better serve our users.  To do this we use Google Analytics, which uses HTTP Cookies.

Do you have questions concerning this privacy policy?

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please send your requests to:

BC Food & Beverage Association

Unit 310 – 9440 202^nd Street

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

V1M 4A6

[email protected]