Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service. It also explains Your privacy rights and how Ontario and Canadian law protect You.

We collect and use Your Personal Information to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is compliant with the Personal Health Information Protection Act of Ontario (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capital letters have meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Tasios Orthodontics, 3611 Major MacKenzie Dr W Unit 1, Vaughan, ON L4H 0A2.
  • Cookies are small files placed on Your Device to store information about Your browsing activity.
  • Country refers to Canada and specifically the Province of Ontario.
  • Device means any device used to access the Service such as a computer, phone, or tablet.
  • Personal Information means any information about an identifiable individual. This includes personal health information as defined under Ontario’s PHIPA.
  • Service refers to the Website.
  • Service Provider means any person or organization that processes information on behalf of the Company.
  • Usage Data means data collected automatically when using the Service.
  • Website refers to Tasios Orthodontics, accessible at https://tasiosortho.com/.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service or the organization that individual represents.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Information

Types of Data Collected

Personal Information

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide identifiable information. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, Province, Postal Code, City
  • Information submitted through appointment forms
  • Personal health information provided voluntarily for orthodontic care
  • Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically. It may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on them
  • Date and time of visit
  • Device identifiers
  • Diagnostic and performance information

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tools to improve the Service. These may include:

  • Browser Cookies. Standard Cookies stored by Your browser. You may disable Cookies through Your browser settings.
  • Preference Cookies. Used to remember Your settings.
  • Analytics Cookies. Used to understand how the Website is used.

Use of Your Personal Information

The Company may use Your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service, including monitoring usage.
  • To manage Your Account.
  • To respond to inquiries and appointment requests including handling personal health information in compliance with PHIPA.
  • To contact You regarding services or updates.
  • To provide You with information about services that may interest You unless You opt out.
  • To comply with legal requirements under Ontario and Canadian law.
  • To improve our Service through analytics and performance evaluation.
  • With Your consent for any additional purpose.

Retention of Your Personal Information

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by Ontario law. Personal health information is retained and disposed of in accordance with PHIPA.

Transfer of Your Personal Information

Your information may be processed in locations outside Ontario or Canada. When this occurs, We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with PIPEDA and PHIPA.

Disclosure of Your Personal Information

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger or acquisition, Your Personal Information may be transferred. You will be notified before any transfer occurs.

Legal Requirements

The Company may disclose Your information when required to do so under Ontario or Canadian law.

Other Legal Requirements

We may disclose Personal Information to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the rights or property of the Company
  • Investigate possible wrongdoing
  • Protect the safety of users or the public
  • Defend against legal claims

Security of Your Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect Personal Information and personal health information in accordance with PHIPA and PIPEDA. While We strive to use appropriate safeguards, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service may be used by parents or guardians to request orthodontic care for minors. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information directly from children without the consent of a parent or guardian. If You believe a child has provided information without consent, please contact Us so We can remove it.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third party websites. These websites are not operated by Us. We encourage You to review the Privacy Policy of any third party site You visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Service after updates signifies acceptance of the revised Policy.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us: