Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes the privacy policies and practices of Health Care Guardian Pharmacy (the “Pharmacy”) regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in connection with healthcareguardianpharmacy.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy may be updated by the Pharmacy upon reasonable notice of the revised terms, including by email or by posting the changes on the Website. It may also be supplemented or modified by agreements entered into between the Pharmacy and an individual from time to time.
In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, as further defined under applicable Canadian laws.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
The Pharmacy collects personal information from users of the Website (the “Site Users”) when they subscribe to services or products. The Pharmacy may also collect additional personal information while providing those products and services.
The Pharmacy uses personal information as reasonably required to process a Site User’s registration for the Website and to provide services and products to the Site User.
Contact information provided through the Website may be used to communicate with the Site User. Depending on the services selected and the privacy preferences provided, the Pharmacy may use the Site User’s contact information to provide notices about changes to the Website or updates to services and products.
The Pharmacy may collect and analyze non-personal information to evaluate how visitors use the Website. This may include information about Website usage and service operation that is not associated with a specific individual.
The Pharmacy may automatically receive and record information in its server logs, including the Site User’s IP address and cookie information. This information may be used to identify broad usage patterns, diagnose technical problems and administer the Website.
A cookie is a small text file stored on the Site User’s computer or device. Cookies may be used to remember preferences, improve the Website experience and provide relevant content.
The Pharmacy may collect demographic and profile information in connection with the Website and use that information to personalize the Site User’s experience and display content according to the Site User’s preferences.
The Pharmacy will retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required or permitted by law.
The Pharmacy may share personal information with third-party subcontractors, agents and service providers that perform services on the Pharmacy’s behalf. These parties may use personal information only as necessary to perform those services and must protect its confidentiality and security.
Disclosure of Personal Information
The Pharmacy may disclose personal information:
- To third-party service providers and affiliated entities that perform work on behalf of the Pharmacy;
- To law-enforcement agencies for the investigation of fraud or other offences;
- To legal, financial, insurance and other professional advisors, including in connection with the sale, reorganization or management of all or part of the Pharmacy’s operations; and
- As authorized by the Site User or for other purposes identified when the personal information is collected.
The Pharmacy will not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the Site User’s consent or as required or permitted by law.
Consent may be express or implied and may be provided in writing, electronically, orally or through the Site User’s conduct, including accessing the Website or using services provided through the Website.
Cookies and IP Addresses
The Website may use cookies to deliver content according to the Site User’s preferences and to remember information so that it does not need to be entered repeatedly while using the Website.
Links
The Website may contain links to other websites. The Pharmacy is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Site Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by the Pharmacy in connection with this Website.
Security
The Pharmacy uses physical, organizational and technological safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure and alteration.
However, information transmitted over the Internet may potentially be intercepted by unauthorized third parties, and no online transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Opt-Out
Where appropriate, Site Users may:
- Opt out of receiving communications from the Pharmacy;
- Request the removal of their personal information from the Pharmacy’s records, subject to applicable legal and record-retention requirements; or
- Choose to discontinue receiving services from the Pharmacy.
To opt out of future communications, please contact the Pharmacy by email or telephone using the contact information provided on this Website.
Corrections and Complaints
A Site User may contact the Pharmacy to request access to, or correction of, personal information under the Pharmacy’s control.
A Site User may also submit a written complaint regarding the Pharmacy’s compliance with this Privacy Policy. The Pharmacy will review the complaint within a reasonable period and take appropriate steps where necessary.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Pharmacy’s collection, use, disclosure or retention of personal information, please contact Health Care Guardian Pharmacy.