Effective date: February 1, 2023
MD Distinction
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Type of site: showcase
The purpose of this privacy policy
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our site of the personal data we will collect and the following information, if applicable:
The personal data we will collect
How we use the data we collect
Who has access to the data collected
The rights of users of the site
The site's cookie policy
This privacy policy operates in conjunction with our site's terms of use.
Applicable laws
This policy complies with the laws set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
For residents of EU countries, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs all data protection policies, regardless of location. This privacy policy is intended to comply with the GDPR. If there are any inconsistencies between this policy and the GDPR, the GDPR will apply.
For residents of the State of California, this Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If there are any inconsistencies between this document and the CCPA, state law will apply. If we find any inconsistencies, we will modify our policy to comply with the relevant law.
Consent
Users agree that by using our site, they consent to:
the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy, and
the collection, use and retention of the data listed in this policy.
Personal Data We Collect
Data collected automatically
When you visit and use our site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
Location
Content that the user views 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
Phone number
Auto-fill data
This data may be collected through the following methods:Contact Form
Please note that we only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose stated in this privacy policy. We will not collect additional data without informing you first.
How we use personal data
Personal data collected on our site will be used only 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.
The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:
Statistics
The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:
Communication
With whom we share personal data
Employees
We may disclose to any member of our organization such user data as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes set forth in this policy.
Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with third parties except as follows:
if required by law
if it is required for any legal proceedings
to prove or protect our legal rights
to purchasers or potential purchasers 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 privacy policies and practices.
How long we store personal data
We do not retain user data beyond what is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is collected.
How we protect your personal data
In order to ensure the protection of your security, all data stored in our system is well secured and is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in the termination of the employee.
While we take every reasonable precaution to ensure that our user data is secure and that users are protected, there is always the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be, at times, insecure and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.
Minors
For EU residents, the GDPR specifies that individuals under the age of 15 are considered minors for the purposes of data collection. Minors must have the consent of a legal representative for their data to be collected, processed and used.
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 provided that it is acceptable under the law.
You may choose to withdraw or change your consent to the collection and use of data at any time, provided that it is legally acceptable to do so and you have notified us within a reasonable time.
How to change, delete or challenge the data collected
If you wish to have your information deleted or amended in any way, please contact our Privacy Officer here:
Distinction MD
8615 de Grosbois Street Montreal H1K 2G4
info@distinctionmd.ca
COOKIE POLICY
Effective date: February 1, 2023
MD Distinction
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Type of site: showcase
A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by the 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 them to remember any selections you make on our site so that they are saved for future visits.
Analytical cookies
This allows us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data about the content you access and engage with while using our site.
You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is sent. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your web browser, but this may diminish the quality of your user experience.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. We recommend that our users check our policy from time to time to ensure that they are aware of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this policy.
Contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us using the following
info@distinctionmd.ca
8615 de Grosbois Street Montreal H1K 2G4
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Effective Date: February 1, 2023
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of this DISTINCTION® site.
By using this site, you signify that you have read and understand the Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.
that you agree to abide by them at all times.
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Type of site: showcase
Intellectual property
All content published and made available on this site is the property of Distinction MD and its creators. This includes, but is not limited to, images, texts, logos, documents, downloadable files and everything that contributes to the composition of this site.
Acceptable use
As a user, you agree to use our site lawfully and not to use this site for any unlawful purpose, namely:
Violate the intellectual property rights of the site owners or any third party to the site
Act in any manner that could be considered fraudulent
Participate in any illegal activity on the site
If we believe that you are using this site illegally or in a manner that violates the above acceptable terms of use, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to this site. We also reserve the right to take any legal action necessary to prevent you from accessing our site.
Limitation of Liability
MD Distinction or any of its employees will be held responsible for any problems arising from this site. However, MD Distinction and its employees will not be held responsible for any problems arising from any improper use of this site.
Indemnity
You, the user, hereby indemnify MD Distinction from and against any and all liability, costs, causes of action, damages or expenses arising out of your use of this site or your breach of any of the provisions set forth herein.
Governing Law
This document is subject to the applicable laws of Canada and is intended to comply with its necessary rules and regulations.