Privacy policy

naturopathie-cnq.org

Site type: E-Commerce

The purpose of this privacy policy

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our website about the personal data we collect, as well as the following information, where applicable:

The personal data we collect
Use of the collected data
Who has access to the collected data
Rights of website users
The website’s cookie policy

This Privacy Policy operates in conjunction with our website’s Terms of Use.

Applicable laws

This policy complies with the provisions of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Consent

Users agree that by using our site, they consent to :

the conditions set out in this privacy policy, and
the collection, use and storage of the data listed in this policy.

Personal data we collect

Automatically collected data

When you visit and use our site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

IP address
Location
Hardware details and
software
Links a user clicks while using the site
Content that users consult on your site

Data collected non-automatically

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our site:

First and last name
Age
Date of birth
Gender
Email
Phone number
Home
Areas of interest related to physical activity (exercise, weight management, women’s health and maternity, children’s health, senior health, emotional health, or other, depending on your selection)
Payment information
Automatic filling data

This data can be collected using the following methods:

Account registration

Account Registration (Access to the Members’ Area Following Payment of the Membership Fee and Annual Dues)

Please note that we collect only the data that helps us achieve the purpose stated in this privacy policy. We will not collect any additional data without first informing you.

How do we use personal data?

Personal data collected on our site will be used solely for the purposes specified in this policy or as indicated on the relevant pages of our site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose.

Purposes of Collecting Personal Information

The Association collects the personal information necessary to administer its activities and fulfill its mission. This information may be used, in particular, for the following purposes:

Process applications for membership, renewals, and updates to member status;
Verify professional qualifications or other applicable eligibility requirements;
Maintain and manage member records;
Communicate with members regarding the Association’s services, activities, training sessions, events, meetings, publications, and other initiatives;
Collect membership dues, registration fees, and other amounts due;
Issue certificates or other documents related to the services offered by the Association;
Administer continuing education programs and monitor their progress;
Respond to requests for information, comments, or complaints;
Produce statistics, administrative reports, or analyses, in aggregated or anonymized form whenever possible;
Ensure the security of the Association’s information, computer systems, and website;
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and tax requirements;
Any other purpose consistent with the Association’s mission and permitted by applicable laws.
Publish, with the required consent or in accordance with the authorizations provided by law, certain professional information in a directory intended for the public or for members.

The Collège des Naturopathes du Québec collects only the personal information necessary for these purposes and uses it solely for the purposes for which it was collected, except where the law permits or requires another use.

With whom we share personal data

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Who We Share Personal Data With

Secretary-Treasurer of the Collège des Naturopathes du Québec

We may disclose to any member of our organization the user data that they reasonably need to achieve the objectives set forth in this policy.

Third parties

We may share user data with the following third parties: insurance companies, for the user data they reasonably need to reimburse their customers.

Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is available on the College’s website.

Other disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with third parties, except in the following cases:

if required by law
if required for any legal proceedings
to prove or protect our legal rights
to buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company

If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their control over their privacy policies and practices.

How long do we store personal data?

We do not retain user data beyond what is necessary to-beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes for which it is collected.

How do we protect your personal data?

To ensure your security, we use the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol (encrypted data) to transmit personal information within our system.

All data stored in our system is securely protected and accessible only to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements, and any violation of these agreements would result in the employee’s termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that our user data is secure and that users are protected, there is always a risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can sometimes be unsafe, and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practicable.

Protection of Minors' Personal Information

All of our members are of legal age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we were to do so, it would be with the consent required by law. In Quebec, when consent is required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information concerning a child under the age of 14, such consent must be given by the person with parental authority or the guardian, except when the law allows the child to consent on his or her own.

Your rights as a user

As a user, you have the right to access all your personal data that we have collected. In addition, you have the right to update or correct any personal data in our possession as long as it is acceptable under the law.

You may choose to withdraw or modify your consent to the collection and use of data at any time, provided that it is legally acceptable to do so and that you have informed us within a reasonable time.

How to modify, delete or contest collected data

Chantal Guimond
925, Boul. De Maisonneuve ouest (suite 264), Montréal, QC. H3A 0A5
info@naturopathie-cnq.org
514-442-6658

Cookies policy

A cookie is a small file stored ona user’s hard disk by a website. Its purpose is to collect data about the user’s browsing habits.

We use the following types of cookies on our site:

Functional cookies
We use these to remember any selections you make on our site, so that they can be saved for future visits.
Analytical cookies
This allows us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data abou the content you access and by using our site.
Targeting cookies
These cookies collect data about how you use the site and your preferences. This allows us to make the information you see on our site more promotional and targeted to you.

You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is sent. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your Internet browser, but this may reduce the quality of your user experience.

Third-party cookies

We may use third-party cookies on our site for the following purposes:

Monitor user preferences to tailor ads around their interests

Changes to

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. We recommend that our users check our policy from time to time from time to time to ensure that they are aware of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by e-mail of changes to this policy.

Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by using the following form:

info@naturopathie-cnq.org

Effective date: May 2, 2023