Métis Financial Corporation
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 10, 2025
Métis Financial Corporation of British Columbia (MFCBC) is committed to protecting the privacy of Métis citizens and other visitors to our website at mfcbc.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you engage with our services or browse any of the following pages:
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you:
- Contact us through a web form or email
- Apply for a loan or funding program
- Register for a program or event
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, Métis identification, business details, and financial documentation related to loan or program applications.
2. Use of Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Assess eligibility and process applications
- Refer you to a business consultant, if applicable
- Deliver updates and program announcements
- Improve and personalize your experience on our website
We only collect information necessary to fulfill the purpose of your interaction with MFCBC.
3. Sharing of Information
Your information is kept confidential. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
We may share your information with trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., secure form processing, business advisors), but only as needed and under strict confidentiality.
We may disclose information if required by law or in cases of suspected fraud or security threats.
4. Security and Storage
We use secure servers, password protection, and other reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data.
While we strive to protect your information, no system can guarantee complete security. Please use discretion when sharing sensitive information online.
We may use third party service providers that are located outside of Canada, and your personal information may be stored, accessed, or used in the United States, and may be subject to the laws and access by government or regulatory organizations in those jurisdictions. The privacy and data protection laws of the United States or other countries may not be as comprehensive or equivalent to those in Canada.
5. Data Retention
Unless you request the earlier deletion of your information, we delete your information after it is not used for more than one calendar year, or [X] months after your account is deleted.
6. Use of Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to track visitor interactions and collect non-identifying information such as browser type, device, and pages visited. This helps us understand how users engage with our site and improve performance.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
7. Your Rights and Access
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to your information
- Withdraw consent for communication or data processing
To make a request, please contact us at admin@mfcbc.ca
8. External Links
Our website may link to external resources or organizations. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy to reflect changes to our practices or in response to legal or operational requirements. The most recent version will always appear on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about how your information is handled, please reach out:
admin@mfcbc.ca
mfcbc.ca/contact