Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

At https://portland-or-naturopathic-doctor.instantupdate.net, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with utmost care. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to transparency and responsible data handling practices in accordance with various global privacy laws, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this policy does not cover third-party websites, apps, or services that you access through links on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before engaging with such services.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the ways in which we interact and process your data:

  • Account and User Management: When you create an account or use our services as an authorized user, we collect and store your account information, including usernames, passwords, and profile details.
  • Transactions: We process payment and financial information for purchases made through our platform, ensuring secure transactions.
  • Communication: If you choose to receive newsletters, emails, calls, or texts from us, we will use your contact details for this purpose.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data, which can include:

  • Account Details: This includes your name, email address, and password (hashed and encrypted).
  • Payment Information: Credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses are securely stored for transaction processing.
  • Financial Records: We may maintain financial information related to purchases or services rendered.
  • Purchase History: Details about products or services bought from our platform.
  • Mobile Device Data: Unique identifiers such as IP addresses, mobile device IDs, and location data (with your consent).
  • Feedback and Reviews: Any comments, suggestions, or ratings you provide.
  • Social Media Handles: If you choose to log in using social media accounts, we may access certain personal information from those platforms.
  • Product Interactions: Data about products you view, search for, or purchase.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, browsing activities, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party data providers who assist us in improving our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions of our website, such as login sessions and page navigation.
  • Preference Cookies: Remembering user preferences, like language settings or display options.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by our analytics partners to provide insights into how users interact with our site, helping us improve content and functionality.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

Implementing robust security measures is paramount to protecting your data:

  • We utilize encryption technologies to safeguard sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Access to personal information is restricted to authorized staff members who require such data to perform their duties.
  • Regular security audits and updates are conducted to ensure our systems remain secure.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or store personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such information by mistake, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

Your Rights (depending on your location)

Different regions have specific laws regarding data privacy, and we respect these differences:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain jurisdictions, you may request the deletion of your data from our systems.
  • Restriction: You might be able to limit the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
  • Data Portability: This allows you to receive your personal data in a structured format or to transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for exercising your data privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be prominently displayed on our website, and updated policy versions will be available upon request.

Contact Us

For any queries related to privacy, data requests, or feedback, please reach out to us via:

We appreciate your trust in our handling of personal information, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security.