BEAVERS FORESTRY / POLICIES

Privacy policy.
Your information, explained.

Beavers Forestry ("Beavers Forestry," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of individuals in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information, including electronic contact information used for service-related communications.

By contacting us, requesting an estimate, scheduling work, or submitting personal information through our website or other channels, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services. This may include:

Identification & Contact Information

Name, phone number, email address, mailing or service address

Service & Property Details

Property size, terrain conditions, access limitations, vegetation or forestry-related details

Communication Records

Emails, phone calls, voicemail messages, and SMS correspondence

Sensitive personal information is not collected unless required to fulfill a specific request and only with your explicit consent.

2. Purpose for Collection and Use

Personal information is collected and used strictly for legitimate business purposes, including:

Preparing and delivering quotes and estimates
Scheduling, performing, and completing contracted services
Providing service updates, reminders, and operational communications
Responding to inquiries and maintaining customer support

Beavers Forestry does not sell, trade, rent, or share personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.

3. Consent & SMS / Electronic Messaging Compliance

By voluntarily providing your phone number or email address, you consent to receive electronic communications related to your engagement with Beavers Forestry, in compliance with PIPEDA, CASL (Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation), and applicable SMS industry standards.

These communications may include:

Appointment confirmations and reminders
Estimate or proposal follow-ups
Weather-related or scheduling updates
Service progress notifications and customer support messages

Message frequency varies depending on your project status.

Standard messaging and data charges may apply.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw consent for SMS communications at any time by:

Replying STOP to any text message
Replying HELP for assistance

Opting out of SMS does not prevent you from receiving services but may limit time-sensitive updates.

4. Storage, Retention & Safeguards

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

5. Disclosure of Information

Personal information may be disclosed only:

To employees or contractors who require it to perform their duties
To third-party service providers (such as scheduling or payment processors) solely for operational purposes
Where required or permitted by law

All third-party providers are required to protect personal information in a manner consistent with this Policy.

6. Access, Accuracy & Individual Rights

In accordance with PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
Withdraw consent or request deletion, subject to legal obligations

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

7. Website Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to improve website performance, understand visitor interactions, and enhance user experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your browser and improve site functionality.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, including:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Device type, browser, and operating system
Geographic location (city/region level only)
Referral source (how you found our website)

Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization enabled, meaning your full IP address is not stored. This data is used solely for website improvement and is not shared for advertising purposes.

Learn more about how Google uses data: Google Privacy & Terms

Your Consent & Control

By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies and Google Analytics as described here.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:

Clearing your browser cookies and local storage
Using browser privacy settings to block cookies
Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Disabling cookies may affect certain website features but will not prevent you from accessing our services.

Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily submit it through a form or direct communication.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. Any revisions will be posted with an updated effective date.

9. Contact & Privacy Inquiries

Beavers Forestry

📍 Ontario, Canada

📞 Phone: (647) 830-1417

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or concerns, please contact us directly.

Privacy policy.Your information, explained.