Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy:
Effective Date: October 12, 2024
adultadhdclinics.ca (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Adult ADHD Clinics (the “Clinic”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”). The Clinic can be contacted through the Site’s general contact form, by phone at 1-844-362-2343, or by mail at:
Adult ADHD Clinics
1750 The Queensway, Unit 1113
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H5
Purpose
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform Users of the Site of the following:
The personal data We collect;
How We use the collected data;
Who has access to the collected data;
How long We retain personal data;
How We protect personal data; and
The rights of Site Users regarding their data.
This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the Terms and Conditions of the Site.
Consent
By using the Site, You consent to:
The terms set out in this Privacy Policy; and
The collection, use, and retention of personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the personal data necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Data collected directly (non-automatic collection):
When You contact Us or perform certain functions on the Site, We may collect:
First and last name;
Date of birth;
Email address;
Phone number;
Provincial Health Card number;
Description of medical needs or health concerns relevant to screening.
This data may be collected through:
Online appointment requests;
Email or phone enquiries;
Initial screening or intake forms.
How We Use Personal Data
Personal data is used only for purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy, including:
Responding to enquiries;
Conducting initial appointment screening to confirm whether services fall within Our scope of practice;
Booking appointments;
Administrative and operational purposes related to patient intake.
We do not use personal data beyond what is necessary to fulfill these purposes.
Confidentiality of Screening Information
Any information You provide in an appointment request, email, or phone screening will be treated as confidential. Such information does not, on its own, establish a doctor–patient relationship, but it will be collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with this Privacy Policy and in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario health privacy legislation (PHIPA).
Who We Share Personal Data With
Employees
Personal data may be disclosed to members of Our organization who reasonably require access in order to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
Other Disclosures
We do not sell or share Your personal data. Disclosure may occur only in the following limited circumstances:
If required by law;
If required in the context of legal proceedings;
To establish, exercise, or defend Our legal rights; or
To buyers or potential buyers of the Clinic in the event of a sale or transfer of the business.
If You follow links from Our Site to external websites, please note that We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
How Long We Store Personal Data
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including medical, legal, and regulatory requirements. This may include retention of records to comply with professional obligations and laws governing medical documentation.
Personal data will be securely destroyed or anonymized once it is no longer required for these purposes.
How We Protect Personal Data
All personal data is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized employees who require it to perform their duties.
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards consistent with PIPEDA and PHIPA to protect personal data.
While We take precautions to ensure data security, the Internet may not always be fully secure, and We cannot guarantee security beyond what is reasonably practical.
Children
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If We discover that We have collected personal data from a child under 13 without proper consent, such data will be deleted promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal data may contact Our Privacy Officer.
User Rights: Access, Correction, and Deletion
You have the right to request information about whether We hold Your personal data, how it has been used, and to whom it has been disclosed. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of Your data, subject to applicable legal and professional obligations.
Requests may be directed to Our Privacy Officer:
Privacy Officer: J. Birinyi
Adult ADHD Clinics
1750 The Queensway, Unit 1113
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H5
Phone: 1-844-362-2343
Modifications
This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with applicable laws and to reflect changes in Our data practices. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.
We encourage Users to periodically review this Privacy Policy for updates. If significant changes are made, We may notify Users by email or by posting a notice on the Site.
Contact Information
If You have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact Our Privacy Officer, J. Birinyi, at:
1-844-362-2343
Adult ADHD Clinics
1750 The Queensway, Unit 1113
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H5