Privacy policy
Effective date: August 14, 2026
The BC Salmon Farmers Association (“BCSFA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We handle personal information in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and, where applicable, Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Who we are
The BC Salmon Farmers Association is an industry association based at #201 - 911 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2. For any privacy question, contact us at info@bcsalmonfarmers.ca.
Information we collect
We collect only what we need to respond to you and operate our website and programs. Information you give us: your name, email address, phone number and message when you use our contact form, sign up for our newsletter, apply for membership, or register for an event. Information collected automatically: when you visit our website we may collect your IP address, browser and device type, pages visited and referring links through cookies and similar technologies.
How we use your information
We use personal information to respond to your inquiries; to send updates, newsletters and event information where you have consented; to process and administer membership; to operate and improve our website; and to meet legal and regulatory obligations.
Email consent (CASL)
We send commercial electronic messages only with your consent, in accordance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may withdraw your consent at any time.
Cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (for example, Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used and to improve it. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
Sharing your information
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us operate - such as our email marketing provider (for example, Constant Contact), our website host (Framer), and analytics providers - under agreements that require them to protect it. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Storage and processing outside Canada
Some of our service providers may store or process information outside Canada, including in the United States. Where this occurs, the information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions. We take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled with appropriate safeguards.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft and unauthorized access, and we limit access to those who need it.
Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or withdraw your consent to certain uses. To make a request, contact info@bcsalmonfarmers.ca.
Children’s privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be posted here with its effective date.
Contact us
Questions or concerns about your privacy? Contact the BC Salmon Farmers Association at info@bcsalmonfarmers.ca or #201 - 911 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2.
