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Privacy Policy

1. Walk-In Clinic’s Commitment to Protecting Your Privacy

Walk-In Clinic places great importance on protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information, including information shared when you use our websites.

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. Any modification will be posted on our websites, and a copy will be kept in our records. Our policy complies with applicable laws, including Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial privacy requirements.

Whenever you provide us with personal information—online, by phone, or in person—we refer you to this policy. If you have concerns, you may contact us at the address provided at the end of this document.


2. Definition of “Personal Information”

“Personal information” refers to any information about an identifiable individual, such as:

  • Name, address, email, phone number, date of birth
  • Patient records, medical information
  • Preferences or technical data that may identify you

“Non-identifiable information” includes data that cannot be used to identify you, such as statistical or technical information related to website use.

Like many websites, we use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and customize features. Cookies do not contain identifying personal information.


3. Collection and Use of Personal Information

We collect personal information in the following situations:

• Appointment Booking (in person, online, or by phone)

Information collected: name, contact details, reason for consultation, date of birth.
These details are used exclusively to manage your appointment and ensure appropriate medical follow-up.

• Teleconsultation

For mental health teleconsultation, we collect the information necessary to open your file and deliver the service.

• Online Forms and Information Requests

We collect the information you provide in order to respond to your inquiry or process your request.

• Newsletter Subscription

We may collect your name, email address, and postal code (for statistical purposes).
You may unsubscribe at any time.

• Questionnaires, Surveys, or Patient Experience Feedback

These data help us improve our services. You may respond anonymously if you prefer.

• Online Purchases or Payments (if applicable)

For certain paid services, our systems may require:
name, address, email, phone number, credit card information.
These details are used solely to process your payment through secure third-party providers.


Collection of Personal Information for Minors

We collect only the information required by law to provide services or manage a medical file. Parental or guardian consent may be required.


External Websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party sites that maintain their own privacy policies. Walk-In Clinic is not responsible for their practices.


4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We disclose personal information only in the following situations:

• Legal Requirements

Warrants, court orders, investigations, or other legal obligations.

• Service Providers

Authorized partners who help us with:

  • Appointment management
  • Payment processing
  • Data hosting
  • Technology tools

These providers must follow strict confidentiality standards.

• No Commercial Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for advertising purposes.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal obligations related to your medical file.


5. Data Security and Retention

We use administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information:

  • Secure, protected servers
  • Limited access for authorized staff only
  • Ongoing employee training
  • Security and encryption protocols when required
  • Secure destruction of information that is no longer needed

Online security evolves constantly, and we maintain high protection standards.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from our clinic, please notify us immediately.


6. Use of Social Media (e.g., Facebook)

When you interact with us through platforms such as Facebook, the information shared is subject to that platform’s settings and privacy policies.

If you log in or comment using your Facebook account, certain information may be shared, such as:

  • Name, profile picture, email address
  • Public information on your Facebook profile

We use this information only to confirm your identity or respond to your messages.
No content will be posted on your behalf without your explicit consent.


7. Contact for Questions, Updates, or Requests Regarding Your Information

You may contact us to:

  • Ask questions about how your personal information is protected
  • Access or update your personal information
  • Withdraw your consent
  • Request the deletion of certain data
  • Report a concern or file a complaint

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