Ellesmere Medical Clinic Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 Feb, 2024

1. Introduction:  Ellesmere Medical Clinic  is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website and submit information through our online forms.

2. Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of personal information from you when you fill out forms on our website: 

– Name
– Contact Information (email address, phone number, and address)
– Date of Birth
– Health Information
– Insurance Information
– Other relevant medical details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

– Schedule and manage your appointments
– Communicate with you regarding your medical care
– Process insurance claims and payments
– Provide medical advice and treatment
– Improve our services and website
– Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Information Sharing

We may share your personal information with:

– Healthcare providers involved in your care
– Insurance companies for billing purposes
– Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
– Legal authorities when required by law

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

– Access your personal information
– Request correction of inaccuracies in your personal information
– Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and regulatory requirements)
– Opt-out of certain uses and disclosures of your personal information

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ellesmere Medical Clinic
2060 Ellesmere Rd, Unit #3, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V6, Canada

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure:

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.