Privacy Statement for www.postpartumcare.ca
Scope
This privacy statement applies solely to information automatically collected during your visit to the website. It does not cover additional personal information you may provide directly. If additional personal information is requested, a specific collection notice will appear on the website in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), which governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information by public bodies in British Columbia.
How is My Personal Information Collected?
The website www.postpartumcare.ca collects certain information about your visit, including personal details like email, username, and password, through audit logs and cookies. A cookie is a small file stored on your device by your web browser, allowing the website to retain user preferences and monitor activity. This collection of personal information is authorized under Section 26(c) and (e) of FIPPA, which permits collection where necessary for the operation of the website and for program evaluation purposes.
What Personal Information is Being Collected?
The following information is collected:
Your IP address and domain information allow us to monitor trends in website usage without identifying individual users. Where cookies collect additional information, you will be notified. Cookies may remain on your device until they expire, or you delete them.
Why is My Personal Information Collected, and How Will It Be Used?
The collection of information on www.postpartumcare.ca is for purposes related to enhancing website performance, improving user experience, and maintaining website functionality. This use of personal information is permitted under Section 32(a) of FIPPA, which allows the use of personal information for consistent purposes. Information is accessible only to authorized staff for the specific purpose it was collected or a purpose consistent with that purpose.
Can I Opt-Out of Data Collection?
You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, system data collection cannot be disabled. Disabling cookies may impair certain functionalities on the website and limit your ability to personalize your experience.
What Safeguards Are in Place to Protect My Personal Information?
www.postpartumcare.ca is a website jointly managed by BC Women’s Reproductive Mental Health (a department of BC Women’s Hospital of the Provincial Health Services Authority) and BC Women’s Research Institute committed to protecting your personal information and makes reasonable security arrangements, as required under Section 30 of FIPPA, to prevent unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, or disposal of data. Access to data systems and applications is restricted to authorized personnel only.
What About Links to External Websites?
This website may include links to external sites. Once you leave www.postpartumcare.ca, this privacy statement no longer applies. Please review the privacy policies of external websites, as we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Who Can I Contact for More Information?
For questions or concerns regarding this privacy statement, including the collection, use, or management of personal information, please contact:
Beth Payne
Digital Health Research Program Manager
bpayne@cw.bc.ca