Privacy Policy
Here's the updated privacy policy for Flower In The Wind Therapy, incorporating compliance considerations for a mental health therapy website in Canada:
Effective Date: June 1, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Flower In The Wind Therapy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information, in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you fill out forms on our website or contact us directly.
- Health Information: Sensitive health information related to your therapy sessions, collected only with your explicit consent.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve user experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending promotional materials.
- To analyze website usage and improve our website functionality.
4. Consent
We obtain your consent to collect, use, and disclose your personal information. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or as necessary to provide our services.
6. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online, especially sensitive health information.
7. Retention and Disposal
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the identified purposes or as required by law. We ensure secure disposal of personal information when it is no longer needed.
8. Access and Correction
You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if necessary. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
10. Children and Minors
We take special care to protect the privacy of children and minors. If you are under the age of majority in your province or territory, please ensure that you have your parent or guardian's consent before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: samaria@flowerinthewindtherapy.ca
- Phone: 403-827-3179
- Address: 1919 36 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2Y8
