Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 01, 2024
This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your personal information, describes how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your information when you use our services, and explains your rights under Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. About This Privacy Policy
We are committed to complying with PIPEDA by responsibly handling and protecting your personal information. By using our service, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This document describes our practices and your rights concerning your data.
2. Definitions
- Personal Information: Information about an identifiable individual, such as your name, email address, and phone number.
- Company: Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick, 29 Milk Board Rd, Roachville, New Brunswick, E4G 2G7.
- Service: The website dfnbplnb.com and related online services.
- You: The individual accessing or using the Service.
3. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information
We may collect personal information directly from you when you use our services, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
- Account Information: Information required to manage your user account, such as username and password.
b) Usage Information
We automatically collect usage data when you access our service, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers.
- Usage Statistics: Pages visited, time spent on each page, interaction history.
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze service usage. You can choose to disable cookies, though some features of our service may not function correctly.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our service.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and notify you of changes.
- Improvement and Analytics: To analyze trends and improve service offerings.
- Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations and exercise our rights as permitted under the law.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We will not disclose your personal information to third parties except as required by law or as detailed below:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third parties who assist us in providing services (e.g., web hosting providers).
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by authorities.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access Your Information: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request Corrections: You may request that we correct any errors in your personal information.
- Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for us to collect, use, or disclose your information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Request Deletion: You may request deletion of your information, though we may retain data as required by law.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@nbmilk.org.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
9. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of Canada, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure that personal information is transferred in compliance with PIPEDA and with adequate protections.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our service may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage you to review it frequently. Changes are effective upon posting on this page.
13. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your rights, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@nbmilk.org