Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Website: www.myfootclinic.ca
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide When you contact us, request an appointment, or submit a form, we may collect: - Name - Email address - Phone number - Reason for appointment or general inquiry - Any information you voluntarily include in messages or forms 1.2 Automatically Collected Information When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically, such as: - IP address - Browser type and version - Device information - Pages viewed and time spent on the site - Cookies and similar tracking technologies This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: - Respond to inquiries - Schedule and manage appointments - Provide requested services - Improve website functionality and user experience - Maintain security and prevent misuse - Comply with legal and regulatory obligations We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Personal Health Information (PHI)
If you become a patient of My Foot Clinic, your clinical information is protected under Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). PHI is stored securely within our EMR system and is used only for: - Providing clinical care - Coordinating treatment - Billing and insurance purposes - Regulatory compliance PHI is never collected through the website.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to: - Improve loading speed - Analyze website traffic - Enhance user experience You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function optimally.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share information only in the following situations: - With service providers who support website hosting or analytics - When required by law, regulation, or court order - To protect the rights, safety, or security of the Clinic or the public We do not share personal information with advertisers or third‑party marketers.
6. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. How We Protect Your Information
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.
9. Accessing or Updating Your Information
If you wish to access, correct, or delete personal information you have provided through the website, you may contact us using the details below. For clinical records, requests must follow PHIPA guidelines.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Main Email: ancasterfootclinic@gmail.com
Main Phone: 905-648-9176
Main Address: 2-352 Wilson St. E., Ancaster ON, Canada L9G 2C2
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including: - Secure servers - Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) - Access controls - Regular security reviews However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.