The Port of Vancouver has created this Privacy Policy in order to demonstrate our company commitment to privacy on the Internet. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices.

Does The Port of Vancouver ask for personal information?

We ask for personal information if you opt-in to receive communications from us. Such personal and company information may include your e-mail address, name, company name, title, company size, web site address, referral information, physical address for mailing purposes and telephone number for contact purposes should you wish to be contacted by The Port of Vancouver.

How does The Port of Vancouver use information it gathers about me?

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Maintain communication with you in the case that you have opted in to communicate with us.
• Manage and develop our business and operations, including personnel and employment matters.

Does The Port of Vancouver share my personal information?

As a public agency, all information is subject to requests for access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act. However, according to RCW 42.17.260(9), the Port is not authorized to furnish lists of individuals if the requester is engaged in commercial (profit expecting) activity, intends to contact or in some way personally affect the listed individuals, and the purpose of the contact is to facilitate the commercial activity.

If I opt-in to receive communications from The Port of Vancouver, can I ever opt-out?

Yes. Any material we send to you via e-mail will have an opt-out option. Simply select this option and you will no longer receive email communications from The Port of Vancouver.

How do I know my information is secure?

The Port of Vancouver operates secure data networks protected by industry standard firewall protection. We have security measures in place to attempt to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal data.

Only authorized employees have access to the information you provide us.

Whenever you disclose personal information online, there is a risk that information may be intercepted, collected and used. It is always important to keep passwords and personal information safe. In general it is good practice to be careful and responsible when you're online.

How can I gain access to my personal information?

You may contact us at any time to review the personal information The Port of Vancouver has collected. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this web site, or your dealings with the Port of Vancouver please contact us directly at: