Privacy policy

The elements of the RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE website (the "current site"), which may include text, images, audio and video clips, software, and other elements (the "content"), are provided by RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE for informational purposes only. By accessing the current site or downloading any content, you agree to be bound by the terms specified below (the "current terms"). If you do not accept these terms, you should not access the site or download any content.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE's policy regarding privacy and security is an integral part of these terms. We comply with the law on the protection of private information.

COOKIES

To ensure the proper functioning of this site, we sometimes need to save small data files on our users' equipment. Most major websites do the same. This is used to enhance our visitors' experience when visiting our website.

We use:

  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads Pixel (retention 365 days)
  • Facebook Ads pixel (retention 180 days)
  • Linkedin Insight tag (retention 180 days)
  • Microsoft Clarity (heatmap and action tracking)
  • Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy/merchants
  • Change your cookie settings (Cookies)

To opt out for CCPA (do not sell my data to the USA), visit https://rasc.ca/pages/ccpa-opt-out

To contact our data protection officer, please address Maude Sirois, Inf.Bsc at maudesirois@rasc.ca or at (514) 416.0331.

TO DELETE YOUR COOKIES:

IN CHROME:

On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click on More. Click on More tools - Clear browsing data. At the top of the page, choose a period. To delete everything, select All periods. Check the boxes for "Cookies and site data" and "Images and cache files". Click on Clear data.

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small text file that websites save on your computer or mobile device when you view them. It allows these sites to remember your actions and preferences (username, language, font size, and other display settings) for a given time, so you don't have to re-enter this information every time you visit these sites or navigate from one page to another.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content of this site; however, since the content has been compiled by RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE from various sources, it is provided to you as is, based on available elements. RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE cannot be held liable to you or a third party for any errors or omissions of any kind affecting the content or elements related to this site; RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE does not grant any express or implied warranties regarding the content or elements related to this site, including any warranties of non-infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

This site contains links to websites not managed or controlled by RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE. This network provides these links for your convenience and is not responsible for the content of the sites they lead to. RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE takes reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of this site's content but cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information accessible through the aforementioned links. It does not grant any warranty of non-infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose on this information. RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE also does not provide any warranty on other websites that this site gives you access to. It is entirely up to you to ensure that the websites you choose to access are free of any destructive elements, including viruses.

RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE cannot, under any circumstances, be held liable for any damages of any kind, including indirect, special, or incidental damages, resulting directly or indirectly from the use or performance of this site or the content available or mentioned on it or any other site that you can access through this site, even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

MODIFICATIONS

RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE reserves the right to modify or delete, in whole or in part, any element of the content of this site, at any time and without notice.

Use of this site: It is prohibited to transmit, publish, reproduce, or distribute on this site any information or elements:

  • If it constitutes a criminal offense or could lead to civil liability, or if it encourages acts that could constitute such an offense or could lead to such liability;
  • If this information or these elements are protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights without obtaining permission from the holder of these rights (this prohibition extends to elements derived from the information or elements mentioned); or
  • If it constitutes a use of this site contrary to law or Internet etiquette or if it could harm the use of this site or the Internet by other users, including by the dissemination or transmission of information or software containing viruses or other disruptive elements.

COPYRIGHT

All content published on or otherwise accessible through this site is protected by copyright. The content and copyright of the content belong to or are under the control of RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE or its content providers and collaborators. You may use or reproduce the information contained in the content only for personal, non-commercial, or educational purposes. Any other use, reproduction, dissemination, publication, or retransmission of the content is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the copyright holder. You must comply with all notices, information, and restrictions included in the content and must not remove them from it.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE against and cover all damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, related to any breach of these conditions either by you or by the users of your account, either in connection with the use of this site or the dissemination or transmission of any information or other elements on this site by you or the users of your account.

JURISDICTION AND APPLICABLE LAW

Our NPO is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and it is in this jurisdiction that the laws and regulations concerning the protection of personal data apply.

CONSENT AND INFORMATION

In accordance with Quebec Law 25, we seek the explicit consent of our users before any data collection. This approach is reflected in an informative banner about cookies and other trackers as soon as you arrive on our site.

COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF DATA

The data provided via our forms are saved in a secure database hosted by Telus Health Medesync DME. We would like to reassure our users: this information will never be sold or transferred to third parties without their prior consent. Any request for data deletion will be processed as quickly as possible.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY

Our technological choices reflect our commitment to data security:

  • Telus Health Medesync DME: for secure storage of medical records.
  • Square: POS.
  • Google Workspace: for internal communications and collaborations.
  • Shopify: Website and online donations.
  • HubSpot: Management of forms and leads.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We reaffirm our commitment not to transfer your personal data outside our borders or within them.

DATA SHARING

The data we collect is not shared with any third party or subcontractor unless explicitly requested by the client or if it is relevant within the framework of our services.

SECURITY INCIDENTS

When we detect or suspect a data breach, an emergency procedure is immediately triggered to assess the situation. Rapid actions are taken to intervene and limit any potential damage. If necessary, the affected parties are informed in accordance with current legal regulations.

COMMUNICATION IN THE EVENT OF AN INCIDENT

In the event of a data breach, we commit to informing the affected users as soon as possible via an email from maudesirois@rasc.ca, signed by Maude Sirois, Inf.Bsc.

UPDATES AND CHANGES

This policy is subject to change and was last updated on September 1, 2023. We encourage our users to review it regularly.

MINORS

At RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE, we recognize the importance of protecting the privacy and data of minors, especially when it comes to medical records. As a result, we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 14 and are firmly committed to avoiding any accidental collection of such data. All information about minors is kept with the utmost confidentiality and security in our Telus Health Medesync DME database.

All our data collection practices are designed to respect and protect user information, and we place particular emphasis on preventing the collection of data from minors. To strengthen this approach, we have implemented robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access or collection. Parents or legal guardians who have concerns or questions about our policy or practices are invited to contact us at any time via our website.

RÉSEAU D'ACTION EN SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE values the trust you place in us by sharing your personal information. This is why all our employees and collaborators are trained and sensitized to best practices in privacy and data security.

DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY INFORMATION

As described in our privacy policy & terms of use, we collect information on our websites and, where applicable, on our mobile apps, and share this information with third parties, including advertising partners, to show you ads on other websites that better match your interests. We neither sell nor share your information with third parties without your consent.

These activities may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information under certain American privacy laws. Depending on where you are, you may have the right to withdraw from these activities. If you wish to exercise this right to refuse, please follow the instructions above.

To opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information collected using cookies and other device-based identifiers, as described above, Change your cookie settings (Cookies). You will need to renew this choice if you delete the cookies from your browser or if you use a different browser or device.