Privacy Policy

Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Project 
Last updated: September 16, 2025 

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information collected through our website, https://www.nilhtsiecoenerwind.com, is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and other applicable laws. 

This policy explains what personal information we collect, the legal basis for processing it, how it is used, and the safeguards in place to protect it. 

 

What Is Personal Information? 

Under FIPPA, personal information refers to recorded information about an identifiable individual. This includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details. Business contact information is not considered personal information under provincial law. 

 

Information We Collect and Legal Basis 

1. Information You Provide Directly 

We collect personal information when you: 

  • Use the contact form 

  • Sign up for our stakeholder email list 

Legal basis: This information is collected with your consent for the purposes of responding to inquiries, providing project updates, and engaging with stakeholders during consultation processes. Consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting us. 

2. Information Collected Automatically 

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including: 

  • Browser and operating system used 

  • Date and time of your visit 

  • Pages viewed 

  • IP address used to access the site 

  • Referring website (if applicable) 

Legal basis: This information is collected for the purpose of website performance monitoring and ensuring functionality, in accordance with FIPPA. It is not used to identify individuals. 

We use Google Analytics, which relies on cookies to collect anonymous traffic data. Please note that Google Analytics may process data on servers outside Canada, including in the United States, where different privacy standards may apply. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing a browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. 

3. Cookies 

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our site may use: 

  • Session cookies to enhance navigation 

  • Analytics cookies to measure usage trends 

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some site functionality may be limited. 

 

Children and Minors 

This website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental or guardian consent. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted. 

 

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information 

We will only use or disclose your personal information: 

  • For the purpose for which it was collected, or 

  • As required or permitted by law 

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. 

If you sign up for our stakeholder email list, your information will be used to send updates and notices related to the Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Project. All such communications comply with CASL. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us directly. 

 

Data Controller 

The data controller for the Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Project website is: 
Ecoener Canada Inc. 
Responsible for decisions regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. 

 

Data Security 

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against risks such as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, or disposal. Access is restricted to authorized personnel who require the information to fulfill their duties. 

 

Retention of Personal Information 

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If your personal information is used to make a decision that directly affects you, we will retain it for at least one year. 

 

Your Rights under FIPPA 

You have the right to: 

  • Request access to your personal information 

  • Request correction if you believe it is inaccurate 

  • Withdraw consent to collection or use of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions 

For more information, see the FIPPA legislation: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96165_00. 

 

External Links 

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before submitting any personal information. 

 

Policy Updates 

This privacy policy may be reviewed and updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly. 

 

Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact: 

Ecoener Canada Inc. 
Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Project 
info@nilhtsiecoenerwind.com