Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 5, 2025
Welcome to the website of Stewart World Port (“we”, “us”, “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website (https://stewartworldport.com/). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. What information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from or about users of the Site:
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Contact information (such as name, email address, telephone number) when you voluntarily submit it via a contact form or newsletter sign-up.
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Usage information collected automatically when you visit or browse the Site (for example your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referral/exit pages, timestamps) via cookies or similar technologies.
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Any other information you voluntarily provide (for example in support inquiries or feedback).
2. How we collect information
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You provide certain personal information when you submit a form on the Site (for example a “Contact Us” or “Subscribe” form).
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We automatically collect usage data when you access the Site (via web analytics, cookies, server logs).
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We may combine the data you provide with automatically‐collected data for analytics and operations.
3. Why we collect and how we use your information
We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries or requests.
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To provide the services or information you request.
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To improve, maintain and operate the Site (for example, to track usage trends, diagnose technical issues, optimise features).
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To send you marketing or promotional communications (if you have opted in) about our products or services.
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To comply with legal obligations.
We will only use your personal information for the purposes identified at or before the time of collection, unless we obtain your consent for other uses.
4. Disclosure of your information
We will not sell your personal information. We may disclose your personal information:
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To our third‐party service providers who assist us with Website hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, and other business operations — provided they agree to protect your information consistent with this Policy.
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If required by law or legal process, or to respond to a governmental or regulatory authority.
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To protect or defend our rights, property or the safety of our users or others.
If your personal information is transferred to service providers or other parties outside of Canada, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with Canadian privacy requirements.
5. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixels) to collect usage data and to improve your experience on the Site. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies some functionality of the Site may be limited.
6. Data retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Once no longer needed, we will securely destroy or anonymize it.
7. Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. However, please be aware that no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
8. Your rights and choices
Depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of the information, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you and request its correction or deletion.
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Withdraw your consent for certain uses of your personal information (for example marketing) though withdrawing may affect the services we provide to you.
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Opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us as described below.
9. International transfers
Because we may use service providers or store data on servers located outside Canada, your personal information may be transferred across borders. Where such transfer occurs, we will take steps to ensure the data is protected in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy and post the revised policy on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the changes means you accept them.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns or requests about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Stewart World Port
PO Box 6159 Stn Main
Fort St. John, BC
V1J 4H7
(250) 785-8995
12. Applicable law and regulatory framework
Our privacy practices are subject to the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada. Gowling WLG+3Privacy Commissioner of Canada+3Privacy Commissioner of Canada+3
If you are in a province with additional privacy legislation (such as British Columbia, Alberta or Quebec) we will comply with those applicable laws as required.