privacy policy

Privacy Policy for BCC Optometry / Dr. Siva Sivalingam & Associates

1. Introduction

Welcome to BCC Optometry (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information gathered from visitors to our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information, including but not limited to names, contact details, medical details and demographic information, when voluntarily provided by users through forms or other means. The collection of this information is authorized by the Health Insurance Act, Optometry Act, Regulated Health Professions Act and Health Protection and Promotion Act.

2.2 Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser information, and device details for analytics and website optimization purposes.

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Personal Information: We collect, use and share your personal information for the following purposes: your ongoing eye care; to provide services to you; to understand your eligibility for benefits and/or services; to arrange payment for services; and as required by law.

3.2 Non-Personal Information: Non-personal information is used for website analytics, improvements, and ensuring the site’s compatibility with users’ devices.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer personal information to third parties unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing users, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Users may choose to set their web browsers to refuse cookies or alert them when cookies are being sent.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or privacy policies of these sites and encourage users to review their respective policies.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard personal information. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Access and Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information by contacting us at info@bccoptometry.com.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

10. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@bccoptometry.com

You also have the right to complain to the Information Privacy Commissioner / Ontario, 1400-2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W
1A8 (800-387-0073)

By using our website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please refrain from using our site.

Last Updated: January 4th 2024

BCC Optometry

Dr. Siva Sivalingam & Associates