privacy policy

Privacy Policy For SSQ PHARMACY

At SSQ PHARMACY,, we are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and health information directly from you or from authorized persons such as your physician or caregiver. This may include:

• Full name, date of birth, address, phone number, and health card number

• Medication history, prescriptions, allergies, and medical conditions

• Health care provider details and insurance information

We only collect the information necessary to provide pharmaceutical care and related services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Fill prescriptions and manage medication therapy

• Communicate with your doctors and other health care providers

• Bill your insurance provider or provincial health plan

• Notify you of prescription refills, recalls, or other pharmacy-related matters

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not use your information for marketing without your explicit consent..

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You may update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations.

• Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your information.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.