Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting our website. This privacy policy tells you how we use personal information collected at this site. Please read before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this policy. These practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted, and changes will only apply to activities and information going forward, not retroactively. You are encouraged to review the policy whenever you visit the site to ensure you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.

The Basin Business Advisors Program is administered by Kootenay Peaks Advisors LP (KPA) on behalf of the Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust). KPA manages this website and all data collected is subject to the rules and restrictions outlined in its agreements with the Trust.

Note: The privacy practices outlined in this policy are for this website only. If you link to other sites, including other sites managed by or on behalf of the Trust, please review the privacy policies posted on those sites.

Collection of Information

We collect personally identifiable information—like names, postal addresses and email addresses—when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request. This information is only used to fulfill your specific request unless you give us permission to use it in another manner. For example, to add you to one of our mailing lists. Such information may be stored or accessed outside of Canada. Your information will never be sold or given to a third party without your explicit permission.

Cookie/Tracking Technology

The site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology are useful for gathering information like browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the site and understanding how visitors use the site. Cookies can also help customize the site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technologies; however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.

Distribution of Information

KPA will share your information with the Trust as required to fulfill its contractual obligations related to administering the Basin Business Advisors Program. Examples of how this information may be shared include 1) for the purposes of reporting on Key Performance Indicators and other regular reporting to the Trust and its related entities, 2) for the purposes of providing contact information for clients of the Basin Business Advisors program who may be eligible for other services and supports provided by the Trust, or 3) to facilitate the ongoing improvement of services delivered by the Basin Business Advisors including service level metrics and client satisfaction scores.  Any distribution of your information to other non-related entities will be only be done with your prior consent.

We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: 1) permitted or required by law, 2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions or 3) investigating fraud that has already occurred. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.

Commitment to Data Security

Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt-out of further mailings.

Requesting Changes to Data

You may ask KPA to change or remove your personally identifiable information at any time by contacting our team at [email protected]. This website also contains tools and self-service capabilities which allow you to make changes to your information. You may also request that all your personally identifiable information be permanently deleted from our records.

Privacy Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns or comments about our privacy policy, please contact us:

Danny Turner, Partner, Kootenay Peaks Advisors LP
by email: [email protected]
by phone: 1.855.510.2227

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted.