Privacy Policy for VanIsle Hunters

The content published on VanIsle Hunters is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

We aim to provide accurate and helpful information about hunting opportunities, species, hunting methods, licences, regulations, and outdoor activities in British Columbia. However, hunting regulations, seasons, licence requirements, fees, access restrictions, and other legal requirements may change over time.

The official and most accurate sources for B.C. hunting regulations, licence requirements, and government-issued information are available directly through the Government of British Columbia website:

Government of British Columbia – Hunting and Trapping

Hunters are responsible for confirming current regulations, requirements, and legal obligations before hunting.

VanIsle Hunters does not replace official government publications, legal advice, or regulatory guidance.

We may collect information provided voluntarily by users and information collected automatically when they use our website.

We may collect personal information when you:

• Contact us through forms;
• Request information about hunting opportunities;
• Submit a cooperation or partnership request;
• Subscribe to communications;
• Provide information voluntarily through our website.

This information may include:

• Name;
• Email address;
• Phone number;
• Information related to your inquiry or request.

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purpose of providing our services or responding to your requests.

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address;
• Browser type;
• Device information;
• Pages visited;
• Website usage information.

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests;
• Provide information about hunting opportunities, services, and partnerships;
• Improve website functionality and user experience;
• Analyze website traffic and performance;
• Communicate updates or information where users have provided consent;
• Maintain website security;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the reason it was collected without appropriate consent or legal authority.

VanIsle Hunters may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device through your web browser.

These technologies may help us:

• Analyze website traffic;
• Improve website performance;
• Understand visitor preferences.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve our website.

We may also use advertising services such as Google AdSense, which may use cookies or similar technologies to display relevant advertisements.

Third-party providers, including Google, may process information according to their own privacy policies.

You can learn more about Google's privacy practices through Google's official privacy resources.

We may use trusted third-party providers to support website operations, including:

• Website analytics;
• Website hosting;
• Communication services;
• Advertising services;
• Form processing tools.

These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.

VanIsle Hunters does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We use reasonable security measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should also take appropriate precautions when sharing personal information online.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide requested services;
• Respond to inquiries;
• Maintain business records;
• Meet legal or operational requirements.

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete or anonymize it.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website;
• To provide requested services;
• To comply with legal obligations;
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of VanIsle Hunters, users, or others.

Some third-party service providers we use may operate outside Canada.

As a result, information may be processed or stored in countries with different privacy laws.

We take reasonable steps to ensure information is handled appropriately by our service providers.

VanIsle Hunters does not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe that information from a child has been collected without appropriate authorization, please contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.

Our website may contain links to external websites, including:

• Government resources;
• Hunting organizations;
• Service providers;
• Partner websites.

VanIsle Hunters is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Depending on where you live and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Requesting access to personal information we hold;
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information;
• Requesting deletion where applicable;
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

VanIsle Hunters may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Website practices;
• Services;
• Technology;
• Legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to contact us regarding your personal information, please contact:

VanIsle Hunters
Email: info@vanislehunters.ca
Website: www.vanislehunters.ca