Privacy Policy

We adopt a zero tolerance approach towards the transmission of unsolicited e-mails or spam via our network. The transmission of unsolicited e-mails or spam is strictly prohibited.

1. Cookie Policy

By using or accessing BidCentral’s websites (“Site”), you agree to BidCentral’s use of Cookies as outlined below.

What is a Cookie?

This Cookie policy helps to explain the occasions when and why cookies may be sent to visitors to the Site (referred to in this policy as “we”, “us” or “our”). “Cookies” are text-only pieces of information that a website transfers to an individual’s hard drive or other website-browsing equipment for record-keeping purposes. Cookies allow the Site to remember important information that will make your use of the site more convenient. A cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the “lifetime” of the cookie, and a randomly generated unique number or other value. Certain cookies will be used on the Site regardless of whether you are logged in to your account or not.
Session Cookies are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the Site.

Persistent Cookies remain in the cookie file of your browser for much longer (though how long will depend on the lifetime of the specific cookie). When we use session cookies to track the total number of visitors to our Site, this is done on an anonymous aggregate basis (as cookies do not in themselves carry any personal data). We may also employ cookies so that we remember your computer when it is used to return to the Site to help customize your BidCentral web experience. We may associate personal information with a cookie file in those instances.

How BidCentral uses cookies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other storage technologies from third-party partners such as Google and Facebook for measurement services, better targeting ads, and for marketing purposes.

Analytical Purposes

We use cookies to analyze user activity in order to improve the Site. For example, we can use cookies to look at aggregate patterns like the average number of daily visitors to the website and which actions they perform. We can use such analysis to gain insights about how to improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.

Measurement Services and Marketing/Advertising

We use cookies, web beacons, and other storage technologies from third-party partners such as Google and Facebook for measurement services, better targeting ads, and for marketing purposes. This takes place from the Site. These cookies, web beacons, and other storage technologies allow us to display BidCentral promotional material to you on other sites you visit across the Internet. BidCentral may also share information about your behavior on the Site with third parties (including operators of third-party websites and/or social networking sites) in order to show you targeted advertisements and other content that has been customized for you. You have a right to object to the legitimate interest use of your Personal Data for the purposes of marketing. To opt out of the collection and use of information for ad targeting, you can use Google Analytics Opt-Out extension or contact us directly.

Managing cookies in your browser

Use the options in your web browser if you do not wish to receive a cookie or if you wish to set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie. You can easily delete and manage any cookies that have been installed in the cookie folder of your browser by following the instructions provided by your particular browser manufacturer.

If your browser is not listed here, consult the documentation that your particular browser manufacturer provides. You may also consult your mobile device documentation for information on how to disable cookies on your mobile device. If you disable all cookies, you may not be able to take advantage of all the features of this Site. Please note that if you have not cleared your cookies or cache, the contents of which may affect autofill functions on the BidCentral site and you are responsible for any such actions.

What data we collect

We collect the following categories of information for the purposes explained below.

Activity on our Site: This is data about your browsing activity on the BidCentral website. For example, which pages you visited and when, what items were clicked on a page, how much time was spent on a page, whether you downloaded a white paper or document, what products were purchased and how much was paid.
Device and browser information: This is technical information about the device or browser you use to access the Site. For example, your device’s IP address, cookie string data, operating system, and (in the case of mobile devices) your device type and mobile device’s unique identifier such as the Apple IDFA or Android Advertising ID.
Ad data: This is data about the online ads we have served (or attempted to serve) to you. It includes things like how many times an ad has been served to you, what page the ad appeared on, and whether you clicked on or otherwise interacted with the ad.
Data from Advertising Partners: This is data that we lawfully receive from other digital advertising companies that we work with (“Advertising Partners”) to help us deliver ads to you and recognize you across browsers and devices. This may include pseudonymous advertiser identifiers (meaning identifiers that help identify your browser or device, but do not directly identify you as a person) which some Advertisers or other third party Advertising Platforms choose to share with us – for example, your “Customer ID” with an Advertiser, an identifier (such as a cookie) associated with a hashed version of your email address, or demographic data such as age range.

2. Bid&Post Newsletter and Email Policy

BidCentral will ensure to act in accordance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

Definitions

Spam: any electronic commercial message sent without the express consent of the recipient(s). Spam is also used as the vehicle for the delivery of other online threats such as spyware, phishing and malware.

BidCentral understands the goal of the anti-spam legislation in Canada is to deter damaging and misleading forms of spam. BidCentral realizes that education and awareness are the key to ensuring the right steps are taken to combat spam. BidCentral will ensure that network security program, spam filters and anti-virus software is utilized at all times on all company computers and related technologies.

In order to achieve the goals of the anti-spam legislation, BidCentral will ensure to act in compliance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation. In order to ensure compliance, commercial electronic messages (email marketing) done by BidCentral will be based on a consumer opt-in approach. BidCentral will gain consent for commercial electronic messages purposes prior to sending commercial messages (including emails), unless we have a pre-existing business relationship with the client, candidate, business partner, independent contractor, or affiliate, as in these particular cases consent is considered to be implied.

BidCentral shall ensure the following practices are followed when using electronic messaging for marketing purposes:

Maintain rigorous email list management practices
Include all essential company information predominantly within the message such as our name and contact information (including address and phone number)
Include an opt-in approach to allow subscribers to confirm they want BidCentral`s messages
Include an opt-out (or unsubscribe) message that is simple and conspicuous within the email

3. Contact Information

If you have any questions with respect to this Policy, its last updates or our practices in relation to the treatment of cookies or spam, do not hesitate to communicate with us by e-mail at [email protected] or at the following mailing address:

BC Construction Association
401 – 655 Tyee Road
Victoria, BC
Canada V9A 6X5
1 (250) 475-1077