Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how the BC Parks Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a donation to bcparksfoundation.ca (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information in compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Information We Collect
Device Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you browse, we collect details about:
- The pages you view;
- The websites or search terms that referred you;
- How you interact with the Site.
We collect this “Device Information” using:
- Cookies – small data files placed on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, visit .
- Log files – track actions on the Site, collecting IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- Tags, pixels, and web beacons – electronic files that record how you use the Site.
Donation Information
When you make a donation or attempt to do so, we collect certain details, such as your name, billing address, payment details, email, and phone number. We call this “Donation Information.”
We use trusted third-party service providers to process payments securely. Payment card details are not stored by us, and our processors comply with applicable security standards (such as PCI DSS).
How We Use Information
We use the information collected to:
- Process donations and issue receipts;
- Communicate with you about your gift, our programs, and opportunities to support our work (if you have chosen to receive updates);
- Screen donations for potential risk or fraud;
- Improve and optimize our Site, including through analytics about how visitors browse and engage with it.
Analytics and Tracking
We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns. Data may be processed on servers outside Canada.
You can learn more about Google’s practices at: . You can opt out of Google Analytics here: .
Sharing Information
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers (for example, donation processors, email platforms, analytics providers) to help us operate the Site and deliver our services.
We may also share information when required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or lawful request.
Targeted Communications
We may use your information to provide you with updates and marketing communications that we believe may be of interest. You can opt out of receiving these communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Your Rights
As a resident of Canada, you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction or updates;
- Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information;
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
You may also contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia if you have concerns about how we handle your information.
Data Retention
We retain donation records as required by law and for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this policy, unless you request deletion (subject to legal and financial record-keeping requirements).
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.