Privacy
Introduction
Food & Beverage Manitoba ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of our website (www.foodbeveragemb.ca) and participants in the Manitoba Made 2024 Flavour Award voting contest.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, and any information related to your vote when you:
- Participate in the Manitoba Made 2024 Flavour Award voting contest
- Contact us with inquiries
- Participate in surveys or promotions
Additionally, we may obtain information about you to:
- Identify you
- Protect us both against error and fraud
- Understand your needs for services
- Provide ongoing service
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect non-personal information when you interact with our website. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on our site
YOU CAN EXPECT US TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY
Use of Information
Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Administer the voting contest and ensure the integrity of the voting process
- Communicate with you regarding your participation, inquiries, or requests
- Improve our website, products, and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Identify you
- Protect against error and fraud
- Understand your service needs
- Provide ongoing service
Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is used to:
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Improve user experience
- Enhance our marketing efforts
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Personalize your browsing experience
- Remember your preferences
- Track website traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver targeted advertisements
Cookies allow us to measure activity on the site and to improve your user experience, for example, by remembering your passwords and viewing preferences. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you’d prefer, you can set yours to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly if you do so.
Voting Contest and Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
By providing your email address and participating in the Manitoba Made 2024 Flavour Award voting contest, you consent to receive electronic communications from Food & Beverage Manitoba, including updates about the contest, promotions, and other information relevant to our products and services. We are committed to complying with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and will ensure:
- You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any of our emails or by contacting us at [info@foodbeveragemb.ca].
- Your email address will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
- We will provide clear and concise information about the purpose of the email communications and the sender's identity.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. These measures include secure servers, encryption, and regular security audits. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [info@foodbeveragemb.ca].
You can give or withdraw your consent at any time. We need your consent before obtaining, using, or disclosing this information about you to anyone, except when required by law or necessary for our protection. You can also choose to not receive direct marketing. If you do not wish us to contact you with marketing communications, follow the instructions in the communication or contact us.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. It is important to note that those sites may not follow the same privacy policies as www.foodbeveragemb.ca. These sites may send their own cookies to you, collect data, and use it in ways that Food & Beverage Manitoba would not. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Food & Beverage Manitoba
89025 Rd 88N, Neepawa,
MB R0J 1H0
Email: [info@foodbeveragemb.ca]
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