Privacy Policy

White Water & Wild Lands Tours LTD o/a Wilderness Tours (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable privacy laws in Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website: wildernesstours.com (the “Website”).

1. What Is Personal Information?

“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, IP address, and any other information that can identify you.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and payment information

  • Booking or reservation details

  • Any information submitted through contact forms

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party partners such as payment processors, booking platforms, or marketing providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process bookings and provide services

  • Communicate with you about reservations or inquiries

  • Improve our Website and customer experience

  • Send marketing and promotional communications in compliance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Electronic Communications Compliance (CASL)

We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) when sending commercial electronic messages (CEMs), including email and SMS/text messages:

  • We obtain your express or implied consent before sending marketing emails or SMS messages

  • All communications clearly identify Wilderness Tours as the sender

  • All messages include our valid contact information

  • Marketing emails include a clear and functional unsubscribe mechanism

  • SMS/text messages include clear instructions on how to opt out (e.g., reply STOP)

SMS/Text Messaging Compliance

If you provide your mobile number, you may receive transactional or promotional SMS messages related to your bookings or interests.

  • Message frequency varies

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP

  • For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly

  • Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

We do not share mobile numbers with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

We maintain records of consent where required by law.

4. Consent

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information with your knowledge and consent, except where permitted or required by law.

Consent may be obtained in different ways, including:

  • Express consent (e.g., signing up for marketing emails)

  • Implied consent (e.g., existing business relationship such as a booking or inquiry)

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us (see Section 10) or using available unsubscribe mechanisms.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience

  • Analyze Website traffic

  • Support marketing and advertising efforts

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT services)

  • Booking and reservation partners

  • Legal authorities when required by law

We ensure that third parties handling personal information provide a comparable level of protection as required under Canadian privacy laws.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your personal information may be stored or processed outside of Canada, including in the United States or other jurisdictions. In such cases, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your information remains protected.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Safeguards

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

10. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent (subject to limitations)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Wilderness Tours
Email: raft@wildernesstours.com
Phone: 613-703-6110
Address: 1260 Grants Settlement Rd, Foresters Falls, Ontario, Canada

15. Compliance with Ontario Law

If applicable, we comply with Ontario-specific privacy requirements and consumer protection laws. Where conflicts arise, applicable provincial law will govern.

16. Accountability

Wilderness Tours is responsible for personal information under its control and has designated a Privacy Officer responsible for compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with Canadian privacy legislation including PIPEDA. It does not constitute legal advice. You should consult legal counsel to ensure full compliance with your specific operations.