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Frequent and proper hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of foodborne illness and gastrointestinal disease. Click here for tips on proper hand washing or follow Power Pooch in his fight against the bacteria bunch in "Pause for your Paws"

Privacy Policy

What personal information do we collect?

When you visit the EatSmart BC website, our web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our website. Some of this information (e.g., browser type) does not identify who you are, while other information, such as your Internet domain name or IP address may identify your organization or computer workstation. The extent of personal identification depends, in large part, on the "naming standards" followed by your Internet Service Provider.

The EatSmart BC website may distribute small pieces of information (called "cookies") to web browsers to assist you when you return to specific areas on the site. If you have concerns about this, you can change your web browser to not accept this information or display warning messages.

When you voluntarily send us electronic mail or complete an electronic form that includes identifying information about you, we will keep a record of this information so that we can respond to you.

How do we protect and use the personal information that we collect?

Collection, use, disclosure and retention of information must comply with provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the BC Health Authorities Act. Personal information which is collected will only be used by authorized British Columbia EatSmart BC staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or, for a use consistent with that purpose. We do not disclose your information to any other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by law. We keep the information only for the length of time necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected.