Legal & Privacy

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Collection, use, disclosure and retention of information must comply with provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Document Disposal Act. Collected personal information will only be used by those authorized to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose. We do not disclose information to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by law. We keep the information only for the length of time necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected.

For further information about the collection and use of your personal information, please contact Information, Privacy and Access services at the Liquor Distribution Branch, 3383 Gilmore Way, Burnaby BC, V5G4S1 or call 604-252-7461.

BC LIQUOR STORES WEBSITE

The Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) recognizes the privacy concerns of visitors to this website and therefore advises visitors that the Internet is not a completely secure medium.

The LDB does not proactively collect personally identifiable information when users visit the LDB website. When you visit the LDB website, our web server automatically collects a limited amount of information to facilitate the operation and security of our website. Some of this information (e.g., browser type) does not identify who you are, while other information, such as your Internet domain name or Internet Provider (IP) address may identify you. The extent of personal identification depends, in large part, on the "naming standards" followed by your Internet Service Provider. We may also use non-personal information to determine total number of visitors to our website.

In regards to the Contact Us page, by submitting your e-mail address on the feedback form, you consent to the LDB collecting your personal information and responding to you using the e-mail address you provided.

In regards to links provided by this website to other websites, the LDB is not responsible for privacy practices of these websites. Please check the privacy policy of each website which you visit as they may be different from the LDB’s privacy policies. The links provided to other sites from this website does not constitute an endorsement for the site or its ideas, products and services.

USE OF COOKIES

Cookies are pieces of information that a website may transfer to an individual computer's hard drive or distribute to web browsers to assist the user upon return to specific areas on the site. The LDB uses cookies (session cookies) on this site to assist the user upon return to the specific areas on the Web site (e.g. product search preferences, for the period of time that the user stays on the site). Once the user closes the browser the session cookies are removed. The LDB does not use cookies to retrieve information other than the information that was originally sent in a cookie. If you have concerns about this, you can change your web browser to disable cookies completely, or you can selectively delete the cookies currently stored in the browser. 

 

BC Liquor Stores Customers

The LDB is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of the personal information you provide during transactions within our BC Liquor Stores.

WE ONLY COLLECT WHAT'S NECESSARY

  • The personal information you provide will only be used to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use that is directly related to that purpose.
  • We only collect the personal information that is necessary for the service(s) you are seeking from BC Liquor Stores.
  • A limited amount of your personal information is recorded when you use your debit or credit card to pay for your purchase, and when you return product, place a special order, or apply for a special occasion license. While you are outside the entrances of our store or inside the store, your image may also be captured by customer awareness cameras.
 

YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SAFEGUARDED

  • Information is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected and for any legal requirements, after which it is destroyed in a timely and secure manner.
  • Access is restricted to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their duties.
  • Our work processes ensure that personal information is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.
  • Electronic data in our computer systems is protected against unauthorized access and the data is transmitted over secured networks.
  • Paper copies are safely stored until they are destroyed in a secure manner.
 

WE SHARE INFORMATION WITH OTHERS ONLY WHEN REQUIRED

 

In regards to the BC Liquor Stores E-News Subscription Page, the Liquor Distribution Branch is collecting your contact information (such as your name, email address and mobile number) in order for us to send you electronic communications about product tastings, new product releases, valuable offers, and special promotions at BC Liquor Stores. We are also collecting your demographic information such as your postal code, so that we may personalize the electronic communications we send to you and improve the services we offer you. In addition, we may use standard Internet technology in our e-news email campaigns to verify whether you have opened our emails or clicked on the links featured in our emails. The information we obtain in this manner enables us to customize the messages we send to you and to measure the overall effectiveness of our email campaigns, programming, or other activities. This information is being collected pursuant to section 26(e) of the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions please contact Information, Privacy and Access Services, BC Liquor Distribution Branch, 3373 Gilmore Way, Burnaby BC, V5G4S1 or call 604-252-7461.

 

My LDB Account Privacy Notification 

In regards to the My LDB Account sign up page, the Liquor Distribution Branch is collecting your personal information to manage your user identity and access permissions for LDB applications. This information is being collected pursuant to section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information please contact Information, Privacy and Access Services, BC Liquor Distribution Branch, 3383 Gilmore Way, Burnaby BC, V5G4S1 or call 604-252-7461.

Please note that, should you choose to use a social account to sign in to your My LDB Account, your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of that social media site and their interfaces may allow that site to connect your site visit to your personally identifiable information.  By using a social account to sign on, you are consenting to your personal  information (i.e. first name, last name and email address) being transferred  from the social media site to LDB’s IAM application form on your browser, and, when you submit the application form, the LDB collecting this personal information  for the purposes of establishing your My LDB Account.  Please note that while the social media site states that the LDB will receive your public profile, LDB has configured the settings to ensure that the only personal information transferred  from the social media site to LDB’s IAM application form on your browser and potentially collected by the LDB is your first name, last name, and email address.  The LDB will not be viewing or accessing the public profile of your social account.  You are also consenting to the disclosure of a log record to the social media site located outside of Canada, containing a code of numbers and letters associated with your social media account username for the purposes of authenticating you.  By agreeing to these terms, your consent is effective from the date of this application onward, or until termination of your My LDB Account

 

New Hire Onboarding Page Privacy Notification

In regards to the New Hire Onboarding Page the Liquor Distribution Branch and the Public Service Agency are collecting your personal information to establish your Human Resources and Payroll records.  The personal information is collected under the authority of the Public Service Act . For further information, please contact a Human Resources Advisor, Liquor Distribution Branch at 604-252-8565.

 

Disclaimers

Product Availability and Pricing Disclaimer

All prices shown are in Canadian currency.  All prices are subject to change without notice. In the event of a difference in price shown online, the product description and display price in the BC Liquor Store shall prevail.

Not all products shown are available at all BC Liquor Store locations.

Prices shown do not include container deposit cost where applicable.

To inquire about product availability, please call the Product Info Line at 604 660-9463 in Greater Vancouver.

 

Find A Store - Store Locator Maps

Maps are intended for additional information only and may not accurately show the exact location of stores. No representation is made or warranty given as to the accuracy, content, road conditions or route usability and expeditiousness. Google Maps, the Liquor Distribution Branch (the “LDB”) and their suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from the use of these maps; user assumes all risk of use.

 

Warranty Disclaimer

The LDB does not guarantee that the information contained on the BC Liquor Store website is accurate or complete or that it will remain current at all times. The BC Liquor Store website and all of the information it contains are provided "as is" and “as available” without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. All implied warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, are hereby expressly disclaimed. Links and references to any other websites are provided for information only and shall not be taken as endorsement of any kind. The LDB assumes no responsibility for the content on these sites or their hyperlinks to other sites.
 
The LDB will not under any circumstances be liable to any person or business entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages based on any use of this website or any other website to which this site is linked, including, without limitation, any losses or damages whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, even if the Government of British Columbia or the LDB has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages. 

The information contained on this website does not replace the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Act (the Act). In the case of any discrepancy between the information contained on this website and the Act, the Act shall govern.

 

Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2019, Province of British Columbia. All rights reserved.  Any and all information, material and content, including but not limited to product profile descriptions, text, forms, moving images, videos, sound, music, tasting notes, photographs, graphic illustrations  and any other material (the “Material”) on this website are owned by the Government of British Columbia and its content providers and is protected by copyright law. Material may not be reproduced, redistributed, copied, republished or sold in any form for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission of the LDB.  Logos, designs, phrases, multimedia files, graphics, photographs, illustrations or words used on this website may constitute trade names, trademarks, service marks or official marks of the LDB or of other entities. The display of these marks on this website does not imply that a license of any sort has been granted to you.

To request permission to reproduce all or part of the material on this website for commercial purposes, please contact the Liquor Distribution Branch head office at (604) 252-7400 or send e-mail via the Contact Us page.