Privacy Policy

This site is owned and operated by, or on behalf of, Tree Canada. We recognize that there may be visitors to our site concerned about the personally identifiable information (such as name, address, telephone number, etc.) they provide to us and how we treat that information. This Privacy Policy addresses those concerns.

Tree Canada recognizes its obligation to its sponsors, donors, community and online visitors to adhere to the highest standards of decency, fairness, and integrity in all its operations. Likewise, Tree Canada is dedicated to protecting consumer privacy on the Internet, especially for children.

Tree Canada treats personally identifiable information in a manner consistent with the policy under which it was collected, unless Tree Canada has your consent to do so differently. The continued use of our site following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will mean you accept those changes. This policy may be updated at any time.

Personal Information

Tree Canada does not collect personally identifiable information from individuals unless they provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly. We may collect your personally identifiable information in order for you to participate in some programs or other services offered on our website, and for the purposes outlined below.

• For the purpose of providing the information and the funding you request, including using your email and/or your name and phone number, to contact you in connection with providing the information;
• Where you specifically consent to follow-up contacts by Tree Canada or to be put on our electronic mailing list, to contact you from time to time; and
• For such other purposes to which you may consent from time to time.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information will not be shared with anyone outside of Tree Canada and its affiliated and related companies, except to the third party service provider of Tree Canada which have agreed not to use your personally identifiable information except for specific purposes, as directed by Tree Canada.

Personal Information of Minors

Tree Canada is highly aware of the need to protect the personal privacy of minor children, and our Policy and practices reflect applicable laws and regulations on children’s privacy.

Tree Canada does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14 years of age. Any communication of personal information we get that is identified as being from a child under 14 will not be kept by Tree Canada.

Deletion of Personal Information

Individuals who provide their personally identifiable information to Tree Canada can make a written request for deletion of such information from our database at any time by sending a letter to:

Tree Canada
245 Cooper Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON
K2P 0G2
Canada

Links

While we try to ensure that our site only links to sites that share our high standards of decency, fairness, and integrity, Tree Canada is not responsible for the contents of any such linked pages or any other pages not under its control and/or part of our site.

Tree Canada does not endorse any linked websites, the information appearing thereon or any of the products or services described, other than with respect to our site.

Cookies

A cookie is a file that is placed on your hard drive with your temporary internet files while you are visiting a website. Tree Canada does not store personal information in cookies, nor do we collect personal information from you without your knowledge as you browse this site. We do use cookies to aid in the collection of anonymous statistical information such as browser type, screen size, traffic patterns and pages visited. This information is then used to improve your experience. If you wish, you may change the settings on your web browser to deny cookies or to warn you when cookies will be deposited.

Summary

As in our other business operations, Tree Canada approaches our communications on the Internet with respect for, and commitment to, individual privacy rights, concern, and respect for the different sensibilities of consumers. We support active self-regulation of this new environment to ensure that responsible marketers can maintain the right to use all communication media to interact with consumers.

Use of Logo

Use of Tree Canada’s trademark logo without written permission from Tree Canada is prohibited.

Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By using our website you are agreeing to the terms of this Privacy Policy.