Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd

Introduction
Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) is committed to protecting our partners’ and clients’ privacy. The following statement is intended to help explain how FII collects, uses, and safeguards the information provided to FII.

Any personal information provided to FII is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP Act) or other applicable legislation.

What kind of information is being collected?

Information Automatically Collected
When you visit the FII website to browse, read pages, or download information, we will gather and store certain information about the visit. The following information is automatically collected and stored:

The Internet Protocol (IP) Address and domain name used. The IP address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer. This address can be translated to determine the domain name of your service provider (e.g. gov.bc.ca, xcompany.com or yourschool.edu);
The type of browser and operating system;
The date and time of the visit; and
The web pages or services accessed.

Information collected automatically is used for purposes such as assessing system performance, improving web services and web site management. FII does not use this data to determine your identity unless required to do so as part of an internal investigation or other law enforcement purpose.

Information Collected Directly From You
Information provided to FII is collected, used, disclosed, and retained in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP Act) or other applicable legislation. Information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose unless you expressly consent otherwise. We do not disclose your information to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by the FOIPP Act.

FII does not collect information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to use specific online services. However, if you choose not to provide the information required for online services you may still be able to access FII services by traditional methods such as personal contact, fax or mail. Your decision not to participate in electronic service delivery activities will not impair your ability to browse the web site, read or download any information provided on the site.What safeguards are in place?

FII is obligated to protect your information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day operating practices as part of FII’s continuing commitment to the protection of personal information it holds.

Links To Other Websites
Visitors should be aware that this web site includes links to web sites operated by other government agencies, non-profit organizations and private businesses. When you link to another site, this Privacy Policy will not apply, however, you may be subject to the Privacy Policy of that new site, if one exists. FII is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Cookies
A Cookie is a small file stored on your computer by your web browser when using some internet sites. Cookies can also store personal information such as your name, e-mail address, home or work address, or telephone number. Persistent Cookies can use this type of personal information to identify you whenever you access a web site. Sessional Cookies are used to help you move around our web site and do not store personal information. Sessional cookies are valid only during the time you are actually using the web site.

FII does not use Persistent Cookies (which may store personal information) but may use Sessional Cookies (which do not store personal information).

Who To Contact for More Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact Forestry Innovation Investment by phone at 604-685-7507, by fax at 604-685-5373, or via email.

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